My Journey studying for my Masters in Nutrition and Natural Healing - Do you take any of these drugs?

Do Any of You Take These Drugs?
If you or a loved one take any of these drugs, you need to supplement.
We do not get enough of these vitamins/minerals from our foods to
make up for what is lost while taking these medicines.

Drugs That Gobble Vitamins
Source: Drug-Induced Nutrient Depleton Handbook
By R. Pelton et al: PHYSICIANS DESK REFERENCE

1.Antacids- Name brands such as Pepsid, Tagamet, Zantac, Prilosec
Nutrients depleted- Vitamin B12, folic acid, Vitamin D, Calcium, zinc,
iron
.
2.Antibiotics- Name brands such as Amoxicillin, Penicillin, Tetracycline, Erythromycin ( all antibiotics, I am just naming a few)
Nutrients depleted: All Friendly beneficial intestinal bacteria

3. Anti-depressants- Name brands such as Adapin, Aventyl, Elavil, Tofranil
Nutrients depleted - Vitamin B2, Coenzyme Q10

4. Anti-diabetic drugs- Name brands such as Glucophage, Dymelor, Micronase, Tolinase.
Nutrients depleted- Vitamin B12, Coenzyme Q 10

5. Anti- inflammatories such as Aspirin
Nutrients depleted- Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Iron and Potassium
Other Anti-inflammatories such as
Advil, Aleve, Dolobid, Feldene, Lodine, Indocin,Motrin, Nalfon,
Naprosyn, Orudis, Relafin, Voltaren
Nutrients depleted- Folic Acid
Other anti-inflammatories in steroid category such as
Betametasone, Budesnoide, cortisone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone, Prednisolone, Prednisone
Nutrients depleted - Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Folic acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc

6. Blood Pressure Lowering Drugs- Name Brands such as
Apresoline depletes Vitamin B6, Coenzyme Q 10
Bumex, Edecrin, Lasix, depletes Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
Auatensen, Lozol, Zaroxyln depletes CoQ10, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Blocadren,Cartrol, Corgard, Inderal, Kerlone, Lopressor, Normocyne, Sectral, Tenormin, Viskin depletes Coq10

7. Cholesterol Lowering Drugs - Name brands such as
Baycol, Lescol, Lipitrol, Mevacor, Zocor depletes Coq10
Cloestid, Questran depletes Vitamin A, Beta-carotenene, Vitamin B12,
Folic Acid, Iron

8. Hormone Replacement Therapy- Name brands such as
Evista, Prempro, Premarin, Estratab
Nutrients depleted Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid,
Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc

9. Birth Control- Name brands such as
Estrastep, Norinyl, Ortho-Novem, Triphasil
Nutrients depleted are Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12,
Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc

10. Tranquilizers- Name Brands such as
Haldol, Ormazine, Melleril,, Prolixin, Thorazine
Nutrients depleted Coq10, Vitamin B12

If you are interested in learning more please click the link below.
Supplements here
See book Review below

Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, 2nd Edition. - book review
Julie S. Jurenka

Ross Pelton, RPh, James B. Valle, RPh, Ernest B. Hawkins, RPh, Daniel L. Krinsky, RPh Lexi-Comp, Inc., 1100 Terex Road, Hudson, OH 44236; 800-837-5394; www.lexi.com ISBN 1-930598-15-9; soft-cover; 591 pages; $29.95

Many of the top 100 drugs prescribed in the United States have been shown to deplete a variety of nutrients. For instance, did you know that the HMG-Co A reductase inhibitors Lipitor, Mevacor, Pravachol, and Zocor, as well as the beta blockers, Toprol, and Lopressor, all deplete coenzyme Q10, a nutrient essential to ATP production in cellular mitochondria? It has also been demonstrated that both oral and inhaled corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, Prednisone, Azmacort, Flonase, and Serevent, deplete several important minerals, folic acid, and vitamins C and D. The popularly prescribed histamine agonists Pepcid, Tagamet, and Zantac can deplete folic acid, B vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin D. The second edition of Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook includes detailed information on these drugs and nearly 1,000 more, and is a valuable reference guide addressing drug-induced nutrient depletion in humans. It expands on the information found in the first edition and the authors' intent is to provide health professionals and the lay public access to the large body of credible scientific research pertaining to drug-induced nutrient deficiencies.

The book is divided into four main sections, in addition to the introduction, appendix, and alphabetical index. The first section is an alphabetical listing of drug monographs by brand and generic name, providing synonyms, pharmacological class, nutrients depleted by the drug, the scientific basis for this information, and a reference to the corresponding nutrient monograph. The second section is a cross reference to the first, alphabetically listing nutrients and the drugs that deplete them, along with a reference number for the abstracts/studies section of the book. The nutrient monograph section is perhaps the most informative, as it provides an alphabetically arranged overview of the nutrients, their biological functions and effects, as well as side effects and toxicity. The monographs also describe the physiological effects of depletion, suggested daily dosage, and dietary sources of the nutrient. The "Studies and Abstracts" section provides brief summaries of the citations and abstracts of over 500 scientific studies corresponding to the drug monographs.

The handbook concludes with three appendices: Herb/Nutrient Depletions, Nutrient Depletion and Cancer Chemotherapy, and Food-Drug Interactions. The concise format and easy readability of this text make it a valuable tool for any clinician's or pharmacist's reference library. The authors of this publication, are registered pharmacists.