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DRUGNUTRIENT DEFICIENCY POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
ANTIBIOTICS
ProbioticsBetaine HCLVitamin B12Folic AcidVitamin DCalciumIronZinc
ANTACIDS/ULCER MEDICATIONSPepcid, Tagamet, Zantac, Prevacid, Prilosec, Magnesium, Aluminumantacids, Protonix, & Nexium
Anemia, depression, tiredness, increased cardiovascular risk, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, heart disease, cancer risk, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing loss, heart and blood pressure irregulari-ties, tooth decay, fatigue, hair loss, brittle nails, weak immunity, wound healing, sense/ taste, sexual dysfunction
Gentomycin, neomycin, streptomycin, cephalosporins, penicillins
Tetracyclines & Gentamicin
FluoroquinolonesCipco, Leuaquin, Aneiox
ProbioticsB VitaminsVitamin K
CalciumMagnesiumIronVitamin B6Zinc
Short term depletion a�ects are minimal, but failure to re-inoculate the GI tract with bene�cial bacteria (probiotics) often results in dysbiosis which cause gas, bloating, decreases digestion & absorption of nutrients, and may also lead to a variety of other health problems.
Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, cardiovascular problems, asthma, cramps, PMS, slow wound healing, fatigue, anemia, depression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovas-cular disease risk, weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
ANTI-DEPRESSANTSAdapin, Aventyl, Elavil, Pamelor, & others
Major Tranquilizers (Thorazin, Mellaril, Prolixin, Serentil & others
Coenzyme Q10Vitamin B2
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy, problems with skin, eyes, mucous membranes, nerves, and worsened psychological problems
ANTICONVULSANTSPhenobarbital & barbiturates
Dilantin, Tegretol, MysolineDepakane/Depakote
Vitamin DCalciumFolic AcidBiotinCarnitineVitamin B12Vitamin B1Vitamin KCopperSeleniumZinc
Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing loss, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease, hair loss, depression, cardiac irregularities, dermatitis, weak immune system, low energy, anemia, depression, tiredness, increased cardiovascular risk, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edema, blood coagulation, skeletal problems, fatigue, connective tissue problems, reduced antioxidant protection, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
Nutrient Depletionfrom prescription medicine
ANTI - INFLAMMATORIESCorticosteriods: Prednisone, Medrol,Aristocort, Decadron
NSAIDS (Motrin, Aleve, Advil, Anaprox,Dolobid, Feldene Naprosyn and others
Aspirin & Salicylates
CalciumVitamin DMagnesiumZincVitamin CVitamin B6Vitamin B12Folic AcidSeleniumChromium
Folic Acid
Vitamin CCalciumFolic AcidIronVitamin B5
Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, muscle weakness, hearing loss, cardiovascular problems, asthma, cramps, PMS, weak immunity, wound healing, sense/ taste, sexual dysfunction, lowered immunity, easy bruising, poor wound healing, depression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease risk, anemia, tiredness, weakness, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, lower immunity, reduced antioxidant protection, elevated blood sugar, cholesterol & triglycerides, diabetes risk, weight gain, and �uid retention
Birth defects, cervical dysplasia, cardiovascular disease
Lowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healing, osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease, weakness, fatigue, hair loss, brittle nails, fatigue, listlessness, and possible problems with skin and nerves
DRUGNUTRIENT DEFICIENCY POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
DIURETICSLoop Diuretics (Lasix, Buinex, Edecrin)Tzide Diuretics (HCTZ, Enduron, Diuril, Lozol, Zaroxolyn, Hygroton and others)
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
CalciumMagnesiumVitamin B1Vitamin B6Vitamin CZincCoenzyme Q10PotassiumSodium
CalciumFolic AcidZinc
Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, cardiovascular problems asthma, cramps, PMS, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edema, depression, sleep disturbances, increased heart disease risk, lowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healing, weak immunity, sense/ taste, sexual dysfunction, various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy, irregular heartbeat, fatigue, muscle weakness, dehydration, memory problems, loss of appetite
Osteoporosis, heart & blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease, weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGSAntihypertensives (Lisinopril, Atenolol, Catapres, Aldomet)
ACE Inhibitors (Capoten, Vasotec, Monopril, & others)
Beta Blockers (Inderal, Corgard, Lopressor and others
Coenzyme Q10Vitamin B6ZincVitamin B1
Zinc
Coenzyme
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energydepression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease risk,wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
Weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy
DIABETIC DRUGSMetformin
Sulfonylureas (Dymelor, Tolinase, Micronase/Glynase/DiaBeta)
Coenzyme Q10Vitamin B12Folic Acid
Coenzyme Q10
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energyAnemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular riskBirth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, heart disease, cancer risk, and kidney failure
Various cardiovascular problems, weak immune system, low energy
ANTIVIRAL AGENTSZidovudine (Retrovir, AZT & otherrelated drugs) & Zovirax
Foscarnet
CarnitineCopperZincVitamin B12CalciumMagnesiumPotassium
Increased blood lipids, abnormal liver function and glucose controlAnemia, fatigue, cardiovascular and connective tissue problemsWeak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunc-tion, anemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, osteoporosis, heart and blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMS, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, edema
Coenzyme Q10
Various cardiovascular problems, muscle pain, muscle weakness, muscle loss, fatigue, dementia, week immune system, low energy
CHOLESTEROL DRUGSLipitor, Crestor, Zocor, and others
FEMALE HORMONESEstrogen/Hormone ReplacementOral Contraceptives
Vitamin B6Folic AcidVitamin B1Vitamin B2Vitamin B3Vitamin B6Vitamin B12Vitamin CMagnesiumSeleniumZinc
Depression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease risk, birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakness, edema, problems with skin, eyes, mucous membranes and nerves, cracked, scaly skin, swollen tongue, diarrhea, depression, sleep disturbances, tiredness, weakness, lowered immune system, easy bruising, poor wound healing, asthma, osteoporosis, cramps, PMS, lower immunity, reduced antioxidant protection, weak immunity, wound healing, sense of smell/taste, sexual dysfunction