Drugs that Deplete
Drugs that Deplete Nutrients
Note: This is NOT an all inclusive list. It is not
recommended to end any drug therapy without first
talking about it with your primary care doctor.
Laxatives:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Calcium
Antibiotics:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Biotin
- Vitamin C
- Pantothenic Acic
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Zinc
Cholesterol-lowering drugs (eg:
Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Questran,
Colestid, Atromid-S)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B12
- Beta-carotene
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Iron
Colchicine: (used to treat gout)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Folic Acid
- Iron
Prednisone: (and related steroid drugs)
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin D
- Zinc
- Magnesum
- Vitamin C
- Calcium
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs:
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Iron
Antacid Drugs:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12
- Chromium
- Iron
Oral Contraceptives:
- Beta-carotene
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12
- Biotin
- Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
- Zinc
Sedatives and Barbiturates:
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12
- Pantothenic Acid
Estrogen-replacement therapy:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12
- Biotin
- Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
Many anti-depressants:
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B6
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Coenzyme Q10
Amphetamine and
Amphetamine containing drugs:
Levodopa: (used to treat Parkinson's
Disease)
Many anti-convulsant drugs:
- Folic Acid
- Biotin
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Zinc
Diuretic drugs:
- Vitamin B1
- Calcium
- Potassium (thiazide drugs especially)
- Magnesium
- Zinc
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
inhibitor drugs: (used for high blood
pressure)
Beta-blockers: (used in treatment of
high blood pressure)
Statin Drugs: (eg:Lipitor) (used in the
treatment of high cholesterol)
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