Drug |
Nutrient Depletions |
Potential Depletion Problems |
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs) |
Inositol |
Replacement not recommended (may be related to therapeutic effect) |
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin, Petrofrane), nortriptyline Aventyl, Pamelor), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan, Zonalon) imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil) |
Coenzyme Q10 |
Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy |
| |
Vitamin B2 |
Problems with eyes, mucous membranes, nerves, skin |
Phenothiazines
Chlorpromazine (Ormazine, Thorazine), fluphenazine (Permitil, Prolixin) thioridazine (Mellaril) |
Coenzyme Q10 |
Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy |
| |
Vitamin B2 |
Problems with eyes, mucous membranes, nerves, skin |
Butyrophenones
Haloperidol (Haldol) |
Coenzyme Q10 |
Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy |
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, 2nd edition (Lexi-Comp, 2001) by Ross Pelton, Ph.D., C.N.; James B. LaValle, N.D., C.N., D.H.M.; Ernest B. Hawkins; and Daniel L. Krinsky. |
