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:
  • B1
Levodopa: (used to treat Parkinson's
Disease)
  • B6
Many anti-convulsant drugs:
  • Folic Acid
  • Biotin
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
  • Zinc
Digoxin: (digitalis)
  • B1
Digoxin: (digitalis)
  • B1
Indomethacin:
  • B1
Diuretic drugs:
  • Vitamin B1
  • Calcium
  • Potassium (thiazide drugs especially)
  • Magnesium
  • Zinc
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
inhibitor drugs:
(used for high blood
pressure)
  • Zinc
Beta-blockers: (used in treatment of
high blood pressure)
  • Coenzyme Q10
Statin Drugs: (eg:Lipitor) (used in the
treatment of high cholesterol)
  • Coenzyme Q10
Active Health Chiropractic PLLC
Dr. John Hamilton
2323 S. Troy Street , 3-107        
Aurora, Colorado 80014
303.766.2357