Nutrient Depletion Checklist:
Antibiotic Tuberculosis Drugs

Drug

Nutrient Depletions

Potential Depletion Problems

Isoniazid
(Laniazid, Nydrazid)

Vitamin B6

Anemia, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular disease risk

Vitamin B3

Skin, gastrointestinal and nervous system problems

Vitamin D

Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing loss

Rifampin
(Rifadin, Rimactane)

Vitamin D

Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hearing loss

Ethambutol
(Myambutol)

Zinc

Slow wound healing, loss of sense of smell and taste, lower immunity

Copper

Anemia, fatigue, cardiovascular and connective tissue problems

The scientific basis for this information is published from studies using these drugs or drugs from the same pharmacological class. Advise customers to ask their doctor or pharmacist if any of their medications can cause nutrient depletions.

Reprinted with permission from Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook (Lexi-Comp, 1999) by Ross Pelton, Ph.D., C.N.; James B. LaValle, N.D., C.N., D.H.M.; Ernest B. Hawkins; and Daniel L. Krinsky.