Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Chart
Whether you occasionally take a pharmaceutical like an antibiotic, or count on a drug long term such as a cholesterol 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.
DRUG |
INDICATION FOR USAGE |
NUTRIENTS DEPLETED |
Opiatehydrocodone/acetaminophen |
Narcotic for pain relief | Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium |
Statin DrugsLipitor, Crestor, Lescol, |
Lowering Cholesterol | Coenzyme Q10 |
ACE InhibitorLisinopril. Altace, Accupril, |
High Blood Pressure | Zinc |
Thiazide DiureticHydrochlorothiazide |
High Blood Pressure | Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Coenzyme Q10 |
Beta Blocking DrugsAtenolol, Corgard, Lopressor, Tenormin, Toprol XL, Metoprolol |
High Blood Pressure | Coenzyme Q10, Chromium, Melatonin |
Loop DiureticFurosemide,, Lasix, Ethacrynic acid, |
High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure | B1, B6, Vitamin C, Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc |
Proton Pump inhibitorOmeprazole, Prilosec, Prevacid, |
GERD, severe gastric ulceration | Beta-carotene, B1, B12, Folic Acid, Calcium, Zinc |
BiguanideMetformin, Glucophage |
Diabetes, Pre-diabetes | Folic Acid, B12 |
BisphosphonateFosamax, Actonel, Boniva, |
Osteoporosis | Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus |
CorticosteriodFlonase, Beclovent, Beconase, QVar, |
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis | Beta-Carotene, B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Melatonin |
Fluoroquinolone AntibioticLevaquin, Avelox, Cipro, Floxin, Noroxin, |
Bacterial Infection | Biotin, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Zinc, Healthy intestinal bacteria |
Conjugated EstrogenPremarin Hormone replacement therapy, |
Hormone Replacement Therapy | B6, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Zinc, Folic Acid, B12 |
Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonistalbuterol aerosol |
Asthma, COPD | Potassium, and possibly Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus |
CorticosteroidPrednisone, Deltasone, Celestone, |
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) |
High Blood Pressure | Vitamin D |
Sulfonylureaglyburide, glipizide, glimepiride, |
Diabetes | Coenzyme Q10 |
Cardiac GlycosideDigoxin, Digitek, Lanoxin, |
Heart Failure, Arrhythmias | Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, B1 |
Penicillin AntibioticAmoxicillin, Amoxil, Trimox, Penicillin |
Infection | Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin k, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol |
Macrolide AntibioticsErythromycin, Azithromycin, |
Infection | Healthy Intestinal Bacteria, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin k, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol |
Tricyclic Antidepressantsamitriptyline, clomipramine, |
Depression | Coenzyme Q10, B2, Sodium |
Potassium Sparing Diureticsamiloride, spironolactone, triamterene, |
Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure | Calcium Magnesium, Phosphorus Watch for a high Potassium level |
OTC (non-prescription medication) |
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NSAIDIbuprofen, naproxen and other |
Inflammation, Pain | Folic Acid |
Aspirin |
Pain, Inflammation, Fever (adults) | Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Zinc |
AcetaminophenTylenol |
Pain, Fever | Coenzyme Q10, Glutathione |
AntacidsAmphojel, Basaljel, |
Gastritis, GERD | Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Calcium Magnesium, Chromium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus |
Laxatives with BisacodylCarter’s Little Pills, Correctol, Dulcolax, |
Constipation | Calcium, Potassium |
H2 InhibitorsFamotidine, Pepcid, |
Ulcer, GERD | Folic Acid, B1, B12, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Zinc |
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.
