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Do the Prescriptions You TakeDeplete Your Nutritional Status?
ANTACIDS/ULCER MEDICATIONS Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac, Prevacid, Prilosec, Magnesium & Aluminum antacids
ANTIBIOTICSGentomycin, neomycin,streptomycin, cephalosporins, penicillins
Vitamin B12Folic AcidVitamin DCalciumIronZinc
B VitaminsVitamin K
Tetracyclines
Dilatin, Tegretol, MysolineDepakane/Depacon
Major Tranquilizers (Thorazine, Mellaril, Prolixin, Serentil & others)
ANTI-DEPRESSANTSAdapin, Aventyl, Elavil, Pamelor,& others
ANTICONVULSANTSPhenobarbital & barbituates
CalciumMagnesiumIronVitamin B6Zinc
Coenzyme Q10Vitamin B2
Vitamin DCalciumFolic AcidBiotinCarnitineVitamin B12Vitamin B1Vitamin KCopperSeleniumZinc
Anemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, heart disease, cancer riskOsteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing lossOsteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayAnemia, weakness, fatigue, hair loss, brittle nailsWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
Short term depletio ects are minimal, but failure to re-inoculate theGI tract with bene cial bacteria (probiotics) often results in dysbiosis which causes gas, bloating, decreases digestion & absorption of nutrients, and also may lead to a variety of other health problems.
Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayCardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSSlow wound healing, fatigue, anemiaDepression, sleep disturbance, increased cardiovascular disease riskWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyProblems with skin, eyes, mucous membranes and nerves
Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing lossOsteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseHair loss, depression, cardiac irregularities, dermatitisVarious cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskDepression, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edemaBlood coagulation, skeletal problemsAnemia, fatigue, cardiovascular and connective tissue problemsLower immunity, reduced antioxidant protectionWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
DRUGNUTRIENTDEFICIENCY POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEM
Oral Contraceptives
FEMALE HORMONESOral Estrogen/Hormone Replacement
Folic AcidVitamin B1Vitamin B2Vitamin B3Vitamin B6Vitamin B12Vitamin CMagnesiumSeleniumZinc
Vitamin B6
Birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseDepression, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edemaProblems with skin, eyes, mucous membranes and nervesCracked, scaly skin, swollen tongue, diarrheaDepression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease riskAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskLowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healingCardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSLower immunity, reduced antioxidant protectionWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
Depression, sleep disturbance, increased cardiovascular disease risk
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CHOLESTEROL DRUGSLipitor, Crestor, Zocor, and others
Coenzyme Q10 Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy
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Do the Prescriptions You TakeDeplete Your Nutritional Status?
Aspirin & Salicylates
Thiazid Diuretics (HCTZ, Enduron, Diuril, Lozol, Zaroxolyn, Hygroton and others
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
Bete Blockers (Inderal, Corgard, Lopressor and others)
ACE Inhibitors (Capoten, Vasotec, Monopril & others)
DIURETICS Loop Diuretics (Lasix, Bumex, Edecrin)
CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGSAntihypertensives (Catapres, Aldomet)
Vitamin CCalciumFolic AcidIronVitamin B5
CalciumFolic AcidZinc
Coenzyme Q10
Zinc
CalciumMagnesiumVitamin B1Vitamin B6Vitamin CZincCoenzyme Q10PotassiumSodium
Coenzyme Q10Vitamin B6ZincVitamin B1
Lowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healingOsteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseAnemia, weakness, fatigue, hair loss, brittle nailsfatigue, listlessness, and possible problems with skin, liver and nerves
Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy
Weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
Osteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayCardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSDepression, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edemaDepression, sleep disturbance, increased heart disease riskLowered immunity, easy bruising, poor wound healingWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunctionVarious cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyIrregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, fatigue, edemaMuscle weakness, dehydration, memory problems, loss of appetite
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyDepression, sleep disturbance, increased cardiovascular disease riskWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunctionDepression, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edema
DRUGNUTRIENTDEFICIENCY POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEM
ANTI-INFLAMMATORIESCorticosteriods: Prednisone, Medrol, Aristocort, Decodron
Folic Acid
CalciumVitamin DMagnesiumZincVitamin CVitamin B6Vitamin B12Folic AcidSeleniumChromium
Birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease
Osteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayOsteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing lossCardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunctionLowered immunity, easy bruising, poor wound healingDepression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease riskAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseLower immunity, reduced antioxidant protectionElevated blood sugar, cholesterol & triglycerides, diabetes risk
NSAIDS (Motrin, Aleve, Advil, Anaprox, Dolobid, Feldene, Naprosyn and others
Foscarnet CalciumMagnesiumPotassium
Osteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayCardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSIrregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, fatigue, edema
ANTIVIRAL AGENTS Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT & other related drugs)
CarnitineCopperZincVitamin B12
Increased blood lipids, abnormal liver function and glucose controlAnemia, fatigue, cardiovascular and connective tissue problemsWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunctionAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular risk
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Sulfonylureas (Dymelor, Tolinase,Micronase/Glynase/DiaBeta)
DIABETIC DRUGSMetformin
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10Vitamin B12Folic Acid
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy Anemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular risk Birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, heart disease, cancer risk
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SOURCE: DRUG-INDUCED NUTRIENT DEPLETION HANDBOOK, 2ND EDITION
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