Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Compensate Nutrient Depletion Whether you occasionally take a pharmaceutical like an antibiotic, or count on a drug long term such as a cholesterol health lowering statin, your need for specific nutrients increases. You must be aware that many prescriptions, as well as commonly used over-the-counter drugs, cause potentially serious nutrient depletions. For your convenience, we have devised a Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Chart with a list of drugs and non-prescription medications and the nutrients they deplete. This in turn will give you an idea of the nutrients your body needs. Our Staff is always willing to help you find ways to counteract these depletions, just ask. INDICATION DRUG NUTRIENTS DEPLETED FOR USAGE Opiate Narcotic for pain Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, relief Potassium hydrocodone/acetaminophen Statin Drugs Lowering Cholesterol Coenzyme Q10 Lipitor, Crestor, Lescol, Pravachol, Zocor, Mevacor ACE Inhibitor High Blood Pressure Zinc Lisinopril. Altace, Accupril, Capoten, Prinivil, Zestril, Vasotec Thiazide Diuretic Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, High Blood Pressure Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Hydrochlorothiazide Coenzyme Q10 Beta Blocking Drugs Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, High Blood Pressure Atenolol, Corgard, Lopressor, Melatonin Tenormin, Toprol XL, Metoprolol Loop Diuretic B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium High Blood Pressure, Furosemide,, Lasix, Ethacrynic Magnesium, Phosphorus, Heart Failure acid, Potassium, Zinc Edecrin, Bumex, Proton Pump inhibitor GERD, severe gastric Beta-carotene, B1, B12, Folic Omeprazole, Prilosec, Prevacid, ulceration Acid, Calcium, Zinc Nexium, Protonix, Aciphex Biguanide Diabetes, Pre- Folic Acid, B12 diabetes Metformin, Glucophage Bisphosphonate Calcium Magnesium, Osteoporosis Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Phosphorus Didronel, Skelid Corticosteriod Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid, Asthma, Allergic Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium Flonase, Beclovent, Beconase, Rhinitis Magnesium, Potassium, QVar, Selenium, Zinc, Melatonin Vancenase, Vanceril Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Levaquin, Avelox, Cipro, Floxin, Bacterial Infection Zinc, Healthy intestinal bacteria Noroxin, Penetrex, Trovan Conjugated Estrogen Hormone B6, Vitamin D, Calcium Premarin Hormone replacement Replacement Magnesium, Zinc, Folic Acid, therapy, Therapy B12 birth control pills Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonist Potassium, and possibly Calcium albuterol aerosol Asthma, COPD Magnesium, Phosphorus Brethine, Proventil, Tornalate, Ventolin, Xopenex Corticosteroid Severe Inflammation, Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid, Autoimmune Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium Prednisone, Deltasone, Celestone, Disease, Immune Magnesium, Potassium, Cortisone, Cortef, Cortone, System Suppression Selenium, Zinc Dexamethasone, Decadron, Hydrocortone, Medrol, Methylprednisolone Calcium Channel Blocking Drugs • amlodipine (Norvasc) • felodipine (Plendil) High Blood Pressure Vitamin D • nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat) • nimodipine (Nimotop) • nisoldipine (Sular) Sulfonylurea glyburide, glipizide, glimepiride, Diabetes Coenzyme Q10 Amaryl, Diabeta, Glucotrol, Glynase, Micronase Cardiac Glycoside Heart Failure, Calcium Magnesium, Digoxin, Digitek, Lanoxin, Arrhythmias Phosphorus, Potassium, B1 Lanoxicaps Penicillin Antibiotic Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, Infection B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin k, Amoxicillin, Amoxil, Trimox, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol Penicillin Macrolide Antibiotics Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Infection Erythromycin, Azithromycin, vitamin K, Folic Acid, Biotin, Biaxin, Zithromax Inositol Tricyclic Antidepressants amitriptyline, clomipramine, Depression Coenzyme Q10, B2, Sodium doxepin imipramine, Anafranil, Asendin, Elavil, Tofranil, Vivactil Potassium Sparing Diuretics Calcium Magnesium, amiloride, spironolactone, Heart Failure, High Phosphorus triamterene, Blood Pressure Watch for a high Potassium level Aldactone, Dyazide, Dyrenium, Maxzide OTC (non-prescription medication) NSAID Inflammation, Pain Folic Acid Ibuprofen, naproxen and other Arthritis drugs Pain, Inflammation, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Aspirin Fever (adults) Iron, Potassium, Zinc Acetaminophen Pain, Fever Coenzyme Q10, Glutathione Tylenol Antacids Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Amphojel, Basaljel, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Gastritis, GERD Aluminum Hydroxide plus Chromium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta Laxatives with Bisacodyl Carter’s Little Pills, Correctol, Constipation Calcium, Potassium Dulcolax, Feen-a-Mint, PMS-Bisacodyl H2 Inhibitors Folic Acid, B1, B12, Vitamin D, Ulcer, GERD Famotidine, Pepcid, Calcium, Iron, Zinc Tagamet, Zantac Please note: Beta-Carotene represents Vitamin A depletion Related drugs are listed because in many cases there is a similar depletion profile *The statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any diseases. .