Nutrient Depletion Checklist:
Cardiovascular Drugs — Beta Blockers

Drug

Nutrient Depletions

Potential Depletion Problems

Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Pindolol, Acetutulol Betaxolol, Bisoprolol, Carteolol, Carvedilol, Esmolol, Labetalol, Nadolol, Sotalol, Timolol

Co-Q10

Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy

* Brand names available include Betachron E-R, Betapace, Betimol, Betoptic, Blocadren, Brevibloc, Cartrol, Coreg, Corgard, Inderal, Kerlone, Lopressor, Normodyne, Ocupress, Sectral, Tenormin, Timoptic, Toprol XL, Trandate, Visken, Zebeta.

The scientific basis for this information is from published 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.