Nutrient Depletion Checklist:
Cardiovascular Drugs—Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Drug

Nutrient Depletions

Potential Depletion Problems

Triamterene (Dyrenium)

Calcium

Osteoporosis, heart/blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay

Folic Acid

Birth Defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease

Zinc

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

Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene (Dyazide, Maxzide)

Calcium

Osteoporosis, heart/blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay

Folic acid

Birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease

Vitamin B6

Depression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease risk

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.