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 here at InVite® Health 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, which can be found in our high-quality InVite® Health supplements.
Opiate
hydrocodone/acetaminophen
Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium
Statin Drugs
Lipitor, Crestor, Lescol,
Pravachol, Zocor, Mevacor
ACE Inhibitor
Lisinopril, Altace, Accupril,
Capoten, Prinivil, Zestril, Vasote
Thiazide Diuretic
Hydrochlorothiazide
Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium,
Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Coenzyme Q10
Blocking Drugs
Atenolol, Corgard, Lopressor, Tenormin, Toprol XL, Metoprolol
Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin
Loop Diuretic
Furosemide, Lasix, Ethacrynic acid,
Edecrin, Bumex,
High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure
B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc
Proton Pump inhibitor
Omeprazole, Prilosec, Prevacid,
Nexium, Protonix, Aciphex
GERD, severe gastric ulceration
Beta-carotene, B1, B12, Folic Acid, Calcium, Zinc
Biguanide
Metformin, Glucophage
Bisphosphonate
Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva,
Didronel, Skelid
Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus
Corticosteriod
Flonase, Beclovent, Beconase, QVar,
Vancenase, Vanceril
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid,
Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Melatonin
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
Levaquin, Avelox, Cipro, Floxin, Noroxin,
Penetrex, Trovan
Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy intestinal bacteria
Conjugated Estrogen
Premarin Hormone replacement therapy,
birth control pills
Hormone Replacement Therapy
B6, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Zinc, Folic Acid, B12
Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonist
albuterol aerosol
Brethine, Proventil, Tornalate, Ventolin,
Xopenex
Potassium, and possibly Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus
Corticosteroid
Prednisone, Deltasone, Celestone,
Cortisone, Cortef, Cortone,
Dexamethasone, Decadron, Hydrocortone,
Medrol, Methylprednisolone
Severe Inflammation, Autoimmune
Disease, Immune System Suppression
Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid,
Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc
Calcium Channel Blocking Drugs
amlodipine (Norvasc), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), nimodipine (Nimotop),
nisoldipine (Sular)
Sulfonylurea
glyburide, glipizide, glimepiride,
Amaryl, Diabeta, Glucotrol,
Glynase, Micronase
Cardiac Glycoside
Digoxin, Digitek, Lanoxin,
Lanoxicaps
Heart Failure, Arrhythmias
Calcium Magnesium,
Phosphorus, Potassium, B1
Penicillin Antibiotic
Amoxicillin, Amoxil, Trimox, Penicillin
Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol
Macrolide Antibiotics
Erythromycin, Azithromycin,
Biaxin, Zithromax
Healthy Intestinal Bacteria,
B1, B2, B3, B6, B12,
Vitamin K, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol
Tricyclic Antidepressants
amitriptyline, clomipramine,
doxepin imipramine,
Anafranil, Asendin, Elavil,
Tofranil, Vivactil
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene,
Aldactone, Dyazide, Dyrenium, Maxzide
Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure
Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus
Watch for a high Potassium level
OTC (non-prescription medication)
NSAID
Ibuprofen, naproxen and other
Arthritis drugs
Pain, Inflammation, Fever (adults)
Folic Acid, Vitamin C,
Iron, Potassium, Zinc
Coenzyme Q10, Glutathione
Antacids
Amphojel, Basaljel,
Aluminum Hydroxide plus Magnesium,
Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta
Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Chromium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus
Laxatives with Bisacodyl
Carter’s Little Pills, Correctol, Dulcolax,
Feen-a-Mint, PMS-Bisacodyl
H2 Inhibitors
Famotidine, Pepcid,
Tagamet, Zantac
Folic Acid, B1, B12, Vitamin D,
Calcium, Iron, Zinc