Drug |
Nutrient Depletions |
Potential Depletion Problems |
Centrally Acting Antihypertensives |
Chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone) |
Zinc |
Loss of sense of smell and taste, lower immunity, slow wound healing |
Clonidine (Catapres, Duraclon) |
CoQ10 |
Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy |
Methyldopa (Aldomet) |
CoQ10 |
Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy |
Vasodilators |
Hydralazine |
Vitamin B6 |
Anemia, increased cardiovascular disease risk, tiredness, weakness |
|
CoQ10 |
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 (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. |
