What is Nutrient Depletion?
Nutrient Depletion occurs when a medication you are taking causes one of three things to take place.
A gradual depletion of a nutrient may become a major health problem potentially greater than the condition for which you are using medication. Fortunately there is a simple solution. Supplements can protect you from nutrient depletion allowing you to continue to take your medication worry free.
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| Prescription Drug Nutrient Depletion | |||
| Drug | Nutrients Depleted | ||
| Opiates | |||
| Acetaminophen | Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium | ||
| Hydrocodone | Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium | ||
| Statin Drugs | |||
| Crestor | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| LescolPravachol | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Lipitor | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Mevacor | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Zocor | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Ace Inhibitors | |||
| Accupril | Zinc | ||
| Altace | Zinc | ||
| Capoten | Zinc | ||
| Lisinopril | Zinc | ||
| Prinivil | Zinc | ||
| Vasotec | Zinc | ||
| Zestril | Zinc | ||
| Thiazide Diuretic | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Loop Diuretics | |||
| Bumex | B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc | ||
| Edecrin | B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc | ||
| Ethacrynic Acid | B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc | ||
| Furosemide | B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc | ||
| Lasix | B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc | ||
| Beta Blockers | |||
| Atenolol | Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin | ||
| Corgard | Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin | ||
| Lopressor | Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin | ||
| Metoprolol | Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin | ||
| Tenormin | Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin | ||
| Toprol XL | Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin | ||
| Biguanide | |||
| Glucophage | Folic Acid, B12 | ||
| Metformin | Folic Acid, B12 | ||
| Proton Pump Inhibitor | |||
| Aciphex | Beta-Carotene, B1, B12, Calcium, Folic Acid, Zinc | ||
| Nexium | Beta-Carotene, B1, B12, Calcium, Folic Acid, Zinc | ||
| Omeprazole | Beta-Carotene, B1, B12, Calcium, Folic Acid, Zinc | ||
| Prevacid | Beta-Carotene, B1, B12, Calcium, Folic Acid, Zinc | ||
| Prilosec | Beta-Carotene, B1, B12, Calcium, Folic Acid, Zinc | ||
| Protonix | Beta-Carotene, B1, B12, Calcium, Folic Acid, Zinc | ||
| Bisphosphonate | |||
| Actonal | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Boniva | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Didronel | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Fosomax | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Skelid | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Conjugated Estrogen | |||
| Birth Control Pills | B6, Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Folic Acid, B12 | ||
| Premarin Hormone Replacment Therapy | B6, Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Folic Acid, B12 | ||
| Beta 2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonist | |||
| Brethine | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium | ||
| Proventil | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium | ||
| Tornalate | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium | ||
| Ventolin | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium | ||
| Xopenex | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium | ||
| Corticosteroid | |||
| Celestone | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Cortef | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Cortisone | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Cortone | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Decadron | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Deltasone | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Dexamethasone | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Hydrocortone | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Medrol | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Prednisone | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Methylprednisolone | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Corticosteroid II | |||
| Beclovent | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Melatonin, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Beconase | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Melatonin, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Flonase | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Melatonin, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Qvar | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Melatonin, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Vancenase | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Melatonin, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Vanceril | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Melatonin, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D | ||
| Calcium Channel Blocking Drugs | |||
| Amlodipine (Norvasc) | Vitamin D | ||
| Felodipine (Plendil) | Vitamin D | ||
| nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat) | Vitamin D | ||
| Nimodipine (Nimotop) | Vitamin D | ||
| Nisolodipine (Sular) | Vitamin D | ||
| Sulfonylurea | |||
| Amaryl | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Diabeta | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Glimepride | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Glipizide | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Glucotrol | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Glyburide | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Glynase | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Micronase | Coenzyme Q10 | ||
| Cardiac Glycoside | |||
| Digitek | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, B1 | ||
| Digoxin | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, B1 | ||
| Lanoxicaps | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, B1 | ||
| Lanoxin | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, B1 | ||
| Antibiotics | |||
| Amoxicillin | Biotin, Folic Acid, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, Inositol, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K | ||
| Amoxil | Biotin, Folic Acid, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, Inositol, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K | ||
| Avelox | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria | ||
| Azithromycin | Biotin, Folic Acid, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, Inositol, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K | ||
| Biaxin | Biotin, Folic Acid, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, Inositol, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K | ||
| Cipro | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria | ||
| Erythromycin | Biotin, Folic Acid, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, Inositol, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K | ||
| Floxin | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria | ||
| Levaquin | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria | ||
| Noroxin | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria | ||
| Penetrex | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria | ||
| Penicillin | Biotin, Folic Acid, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, Inositol, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K | ||
| Trimox | Biotin, Folic Acid, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, Inositol, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K | ||
| Trovan | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria | ||
| Zithromax | Biotin, Folic Acid, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, Inositol, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K | ||
| Tricyclic Antidepressants | |||
| Amitriptyline | Coenzyme Q10, Sodium, B2 | ||
| Anafranil | Coenzyme Q10, Sodium, B2 | ||
| Asendin | Coenzyme Q10, Sodium, B2 | ||
| Clomipramine | Coenzyme Q10, Sodium, B2 | ||
| Doxepin | Coenzyme Q10, Sodium, B2 | ||
| Elavil | Coenzyme Q10, Sodium, B2 | ||
| Imipramine | Coenzyme Q10, Sodium, B2 | ||
| Tofranil | Coenzyme Q10, Sodium, B2 | ||
| Vivactil | Coenzyme Q10, Sodium, B2 | ||
| Potassium Sparing Diuretics | |||
| Aldactone | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Amiloride | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Dyazide | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Dyrenium | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Maxzide | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Spironolactone | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||
| Triamterene | Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus | ||