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Do the Prescriptions You Take

DRUG POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEM

ANTACIDS/ULCER MEDICATIONSPepcid, Tagamet, Zantac, Prevacid,Prilosec, Magnesium & Aluminumantacids

Vitamin B12Folic AcidVitamin DCalciumIronZinc

Anemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, heart disease, cancer risk

Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing lossOsteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayAnemia, weakness, fatigue, hair loss, brittle nailsWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

ANTIBIOTICSGentomyci n, neomyci n,streptomyci n,cephalosporins, penicillins

B VitaminsVitamin K

Short term depletion affects are minimal, but failure to re-inoculate the

GI tract with beneficial bacteria (probiotics) often results in dysbiosis whichcauses gas, bloating, decreases digestion & absorption of nutrients, and also

may lead to a variety of other health problems.

Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayCardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSSlow wound healing, fatigue, anemiaDepression, sleep disturbance, increased cardiovascular disease riskWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

Tetracycl ines Calcium

MagnesiumIronVitamin B6Zinc

CHOLESTEROL DRUGSLipitor, Crestor, Zocor, and others

Coenzyme Ql0 Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy

ANTI-DEPRESSANTSAdapin, Aventyl, Elavil, Pamelor,& others

Major Tranquilizers (Thorazine,Mellaril, Prolixin, Serentil & others)

Coenzyme QlOVitamin B2

Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyProblems with skin, eyes, mucous membranes and nerves

FEMALE HORMONESEstrogen/Hormone Replacement

Oral Contraceptives

Vitamin B6 Depression, sleep disturbance, increased cardiovascular disease risk

Folic AcidVitamin B1Vitamin B2

Vitamin B3Vitamin B6Vitamin B12Vitamin C

MagnesiumSeleniumZinc

Birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseDepression, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edemaProblems with skin, eyes, mucous membranes and nervesCracked, scaly skin, swollen tongue, diarrheaDepression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease riskAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskLowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healing

Cardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSLower immunity, reduced antioxidant protectionWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

Dilatin, Tegretol, Mysoline

Depakane/Depacon

Vitamin DCalcium

Folic AcidBiotinCarnitineVitamin B12Vitamin B1

Vitamin K

CopperSeleniumZinc

Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing lossOsteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseHair loss, depression, cardiac irregularities, dermatitisVarious cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskDepression, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edema

Blood coagulation, skeletal problemsAnemia, fatigue, cardiovascular and connective tissue problemsLower immunity, reduced antioxidant protectionWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

ANTICONVULSANTSPhenobarbital & barbituates

Do the Prescriptions You Taker

DRUGNUTRIENTDEFICIENCY POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEM

ANTI-INFLAMMATORIESCorticosteriods: Prednisone, Medrol,Aristocort, Decodron

NSAIDS (Motrin, Aleve, Advil, Anaprox,Dolobid, Feldene, Naprosyn and others

Aspirin & Salicylates

CalciumVitamin DMagnesiumZincVitamin CVitamin B6Vitamin B12Folic AcidSeleniumChromium

Osteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayOsteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing lossCardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunctionLowered immunity, easy bruising, poor wound healingDepression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease riskAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseLower immunity, reduced antioxidant protectionElevated blood sugar, cholesterol & triglycerides, diabetes risk

Birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseFolic Acid

Vitamin CCalciumFolic AcidIronVitamin B5

Lowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healingOsteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseAnemia, weakness, fatigue, hair loss, brittle nailsfatigue, listlessness, and possible problems with skin, liver and nerves

DIURETICSLoop Diuretics (Lasix, Bumex,Edecrin)Thiazid Diuretics (HCTZ, Enduron,Diuril, Lozol, Zaroxolyn, Hygrotonand others

Potassium Sparing Diuretics

CalciumMagnesiumVitamin B1Vitamin B6Vitamin CZincCoenzyme Q10PotassiumSodium

Osteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayCardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSDepression, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edemaDepression, sleep disturbance, increased heart disease riskLowered immunity, easy bruising, poor wound healingWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunctionVarious cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyIrregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, fatigue, edemaMuscle weakness, dehydration, memory problems, loss of appetite

Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular diseaseWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

CalciumFolic AcidZinc

CARDIOVACSULAR DRUGSAntihypertensives (Catapres,Aldomet)

ACE Inhibitors (Capoten, Vasotec,Monopri I & others)

Bete Blockers (lnderal, Corgard,Lopressor and others)

Coenzyme QlOVitamin B6ZincVitamin B1

Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyDepression, sleep disturbance, increased cardiovascular disease riskWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunctionDepression, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edema

Zinc Weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction

DIABETIC DRUGSMetformin

Coenzyme Q1 0 Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy

Sulfonylureas (Dyrnelor, Tolinase,Micronase/G Iynase/Di aBetal

Coenzyme Q 10Vitamin B12Folic Acid

Coenzyme Q1 0

Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, heart disease, cancer risk

Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy

ANTIVIRAL AGENTSZidovudine (Retrovir, AZT & otherrei ated drugs)

Foscarnet

CarnitineCopperZincVitamin B12

CalciumMagnesiumPotassium

Increased blood lipids, abnormal liver function and glucose controlAnemia, fatigue, cardiovascular and connective tissue problemsWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunctionAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular risk

Osteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decayCardiovascular problems, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMSIrregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, fatigue, edema