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Medication Depletion of Critical Nutrients
Cardiovascular Drugs
Some prescription drugs deplete critical nutrients from the
body. Use this guide to see if your medications are
depleting critical nutrients. Check with your Doctor or
Pharmacist to see if you should be supplementing these nutrients
to avoid the potential side-effects of nutrient depletion.
More drug induced
nutrient depletions are listed here.
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Medication |
Nutrients Depleted |
Other Considerations |
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Cholesterol Lowering Drugs |
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| Statins Lipitor,
Pravachol, Zocor, Mevacor, Lescol |
CoQ10, Vitamin E |
- Possible harmful interactions with high levels of
vitamin B3
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Bile Inhibitors Colestid, Prevalite, Questran |
Vitamins A, B12, D, E, K, Beta-carotene, Calcium, Magnesium,
Iron, Zinc, Folic Acid |
- Vitamin supplements should be taken one hour before or
4-6 hours after taking this medication for optimal
absorption.
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Blood Pressure Drugs |
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ACE Inhibitors Prinivil, Zestril, Basotec,
Captopril, Lotensin |
Zinc |
- May increase potassium levels in the body.
- Possible harmful interactions with arginine.
- Iron and magnesium should be taken 1 hour before or
4-6 hours after taking this medication.
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Beta Blockers Inderal,
Lopressor, Toprol XL, Tenormin, Visken, Sectral, Betoptic,
Cartrol, Zebeta |
CoQ10 |
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Calcium Channel Blockers Cardizem, Norvasc,
Procardia |
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- Vitamin D may interfere with drug activity, so take 1
hour before or 4-6 hours after taking medication.
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Loop Diuretics Demadex, Edecrin, Furosemide, Lasix |
Vitamins B1 & B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc |
- Depletes potassium, so potassium levels should be
monitored by the physician.
- Possible dangerous interactions with herb licorice.
- should avoid diuretic herbs which potentiate these
drugs.
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Potassium Sparing Diuretics Aldactone, Dyrenium,
Midamor, Triamterene |
Folic Acid, Calcium |
- Possible harmful interaction with arginine
- May cause body to retain magnesium so correct
potassium to magnesium ratios must be taken.
- Reduces zinc excretion from body so you must take
correct amount of copper to offset.
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Thiazide Diuretics Diuril, Enduron, Microzide,
Thalitone Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
CoQ10, Magnesium,
Potassium, Zinc |
- Possible harmful interaction with herb licorice.
- May decrease calcium excretion.
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Blood Thinners |
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Coumadin, Warfarin, Heparin, Lovenox |
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- Vitamin K, green tea, and ginseng decrease
effectiveness.
- Garlic, ginkgo biloba, and devil's claw may increase
blood thinning.
- Excessive amounts of vitamin C (over 500 mg daily) can
decrease effectiveness of Coumadin.
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supplement compatible with medications that I am taking? Now you
will be able to provide a documented answer. We have
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Nutritional and Dietary Analysis Tools for Professionals and
Consumers.
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