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Medication Depletion of Critical Nutrients
Anti-Inflammatory and Other 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.
Cardiovascular drug
induced nutrient depletions are listed here.
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Medication |
Nutrients Depleted |
Other Considerations |
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Anti-Inflammatory Drugs |
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| Corticosteroids
Cortisone, Decadron, Flonase, Nasalide, Prednisone |
Calcium, DHEA, Magnesium, Melatonin, Phosphorus, Potassium,
Vitamins B6, C, D, Zinc |
- N-acetyl Cysteine (NAC) supplementation may be
beneficial with prednisone.
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Sulfonamides Azulfidine, Sulfasalazine |
Folic Acid |
- Iron supplementation can decrease absorption; iron
should be taken at least 2 hours prior
- PABA may interfere with this drug's activity.
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Salicylates Anacin, Aspirin, Bayer, Tricosal,
Salflex |
Folic Acid, Iron, Potassium, Sodium |
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NSAIDs Celebrex, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Advil, Motrin IB |
Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron Phosphate |
- Can cause stomach irritation when combined with iron.
- May cause elevated blood potassium levels in people
with abnormal kidney function.
- May increase blood potassium levels.
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Anti-Asthmatic Drugs |
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Albuterol, Flovent, Nasonex |
Calcium, DHEA, Magnesium, Melatonin, Phosphorus, Potassium,
Vitamins B6, C, D, K, Zinc |
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Diabetes Drugs |
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Sulfonylureas Dymelor, Micronase, Glucotrol, Amaryl |
CoQ10, NADH |
- Aloe vera juice may improve insulin and lipid levels.
- 850 mg magnesium hydroxide increases Glucotrol
absorption and activity, which could be either helpful or
harmful; avoid supplementation without physicians
supervision.
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Biguanides Glucophage |
Vitamin B12 |
- May decrease magnesium excretion.
- Guar Gum slows the absorption rate of metformin.
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Antibiotics |
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Amoxicillin, Cipro, Doxycycline, Trimethoprim
/Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMZ) |
Biotin, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, K, Probiotics |
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Psychotherapeutic Drugs |
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Butyrophenones Haldol |
CoQ10, Iron |
- May increase serum potassium levels.
- May cause liver damage; milk thistle supplementation
shown to be helpful.
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SSRIs Desyrel, Luvox, Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft |
Sodium |
- Low levels of folic acid create a poor response to the
drug.
- 5-HTP and L-tryptophan should be avoided.
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Tricyclic Antidepressants Elavil, Norpramin, Pamelor, Adapin,
Sinequan, Tofranil |
CoQ10, Vitamin B2 |
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Valproic Acid Derivatives Depakote |
Carnitine, Copper |
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Digestive Aids |
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Laxatives Agoral Plain, Bisco-Lax, Dulcolax |
Beta-carotene, Vitamins A, D, E, K, Calcium, Phosphorus,
Potassium |
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Antacids Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta, Nephrox,
Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Tums |
Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium |
- May increase aluminum levels when combined with
calcium citrate.
- Aluminum supplements may interfere with folic acid and
copper absorption.
- People taking diuretics, digoxin, or digitalis may
experience a fall in serum potassium levels if they take
magnesium without additional potassium.
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Proton Pump Inhibitors Prevacid, Prilosec |
Vitamin B12 |
Possible interference with beta-carotene absorption. |
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Histamine H2 Blockers Axid, Pepcid, Ranitidine,
Tagamet, Zantac |
Calcium, Copper, Folic Acid, Iron, Vitamins B12, D, Zinc |
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Other Drugs |
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A-II Receptor Blockers Cozaar |
Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Phosphorus |
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Bisphosphonates Fosamax |
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- May interfere with calcium and magnesium absorption.
- Supplements should be taken 2 hours before or after
medication.
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Glycosides Digoxin, Lanoxin |
Vitamin B1, K, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium |
- Hawthorn herb should be avoided.
- Possible harmful interaction with St. John's Wort and
licorice herbs.
- Magnesium should be taken 1 hour before or 4-6 hours
after taking this medication.
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Thyroid Hormones Levoxyl |
Calcium |
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Vasodilators Hydralazine |
CoQ10, Vitamin B6 |
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