Allegra / Fexofenadine
None
The use of commonly prescribed drugs can cause some nutrients to become depleted. Drugs may increase the use of nutrients, block their absorption or alter our body’s ability to retain them. Here is a listing of the 150 most commonly used drugs and a list of nutrients they can deplete. Loss of these nutrients increases side effect potential from the drugs or may lead to other adverse effects.
Allegra / Fexofenadine
None
Atarax / Hydroxyzine
Melatonin
Nasonex / Mometasone
Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin C, Folic acid, Vitamin D
Singulair / Montelukast
None
Celebrex / Celecoxib
Folic Acid
Colcrys / Colchicine
Vitamin B12, Beta Carotene, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus
Deltasone / Prednisone
Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Chromium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A, D, Vitamin C, B6, B12, Folic acid
Flonase / Fluticasone
Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin C, Folic acid, Vitamin D
Kenalog / Triamcinolone
Calcium, Chromium, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, B12, Vitamin A, D
Medrol / Methylprednisolone
Calcium, Chromium, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, B12, Vitamin A, D
Mobic / Meloxicam
Folic Acid
Motrin / Ibuprofen
Folic Acid, Melatonin
Naprosyn / Naproxen
Folic Acid, Melatonin
Rheumatrex / Methotrexate
Folic Acid
Voltaren / Diclofenac
Folic Acid
Zyloprim / Allopurinol
None
Amoxil / Amoxicillin
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Biotin, Inositol, Potassium, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K
Augmentin / Amoxicillin + Clavulanate
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Biotin, Inositol, Potassium, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K
Bactrim / Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Folic Acid
Bactroban / Mupirocin
None
Cipro / Ciprofloxacin
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Biotin, Inositol, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K
Cleocin / Clindamycin
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus
Diflucan / Fluconazole
None
Flagyl / Metronidazole
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus
Keflex / Cephalexin
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Biotin, Inositol, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K
Levaquin / Levofloxacin
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Biotin, Inositol, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K
Macrobid / Nitrofurantion
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus
Macrodantin / Nitrofurantin
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus
Omnicef / Cefdinir
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Biotin, Inositol, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K
Valtrex / Valacyclovir
None
Veetids / Penicillin VK
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Biotin, Inositol, Potassium, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K
Vibramycin / Doxycycline
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Biotin, Inositol, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 Vitamin K
Zithromax / Azithromycin
Bifidobacteria bifidum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Biotin, Inositol, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin K
Adderall / Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine
None
Ambien / Zolpidem
None
Antivert / Meclizine
None
Aricept / Donepezil
None
Ativan / Lorazepam
Melatonin
Buspar / Buspirone
None
Celexa / Citalopram
Folic Acid
Concerta / Methylphenidate
None
Cymbalta / Duloxetine
Folic Acid
Desyrel / Trazodone
None
Effexor / Venlafaxine
Folic Acid
Elavil / Amitriptyline
CoQ10, Vitamin B2
Klonopin / Clonazepam
Melatonin
Lexapro / Escitalopram
Folic Acid
Lunesta / Eszopiclone
None
Lyrica / Pregabalin
None
Neurontin / Gabapentin
None
Paxil / Paroxetine
Folic Acid
Phenergan / Promethazine
CoQ10, Vitamin B2
Prozac / Fluoxetine
Folic Acid
Restoril / Temazepam
None
Risperdal / Risperidone
None
Seroquel / Quetiapine
Vitamin B2
Valium / Diazepam
Melatonin
Wellbutrin / Bupropion
Folic Acid
Xanax / Alprazolam
Melatonin
Zoloft / Sertraline
Folic Acid
Crestor / Rosuvastatin
CoQ10, Carnitine, Creatine, Vit-D, E, K, Copper, Zinc, Selenium Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Lipitor / Atorvastatin
CoQ10, Carnitine, Creatine, Vit-D, E, K, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Lopid / Gemfibrozil
CoQ10, Vitamin E
Mevacor / Lovastatin
CoQ10, Carnitine, Creatine, Vit-D, E, K, Copper, Zinc, Selenium Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Pravachol / Pravastatin
CoQ10, Carnitine, Creatine, Vit-D, E, K, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Omega 3 Fatty Acids
TriCor / Fenofibrate
CoQ10, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E
Vytorin / Ezetimibe + Simvastatin
CoQ10, Carnitine, Creatine, Vit-D, E, K, Copper, Zinc, Selenium Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Zetia / Ezetimibe
CoQ10
Zocor / Simvastatin
CoQ10, Carnitine, Creatine, Vit-D, E, K, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Actos / Pioglitasone
None
Amaryl / Glimepiride
CoQ10
Glucophage / Metformin
CoQ10, Vitamin B12, Folic acid
Glucotrol / Glipizide
CoQ10
Januvia / Sitagliptin
None
Lantus / Insulin Glargine
None
Micronase / Glyburide
CoQ10
Victoza / Liraglutide
None
Xalatan / Latanoprost
None
Aciphex / Rabeprazole
Beta Carotene, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Protein
Nexium / Esomeprazole
Beta Carotene, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Protein
Prevacid / Lansoprazole
Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin D, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Protein
Prilosec / Omeprazole
Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin D, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Protein
Protonix / Pantoprazole
Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin D, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Protein
Reglan / Metoclopramide
None
Zantac / Ranitidine
Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin D, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Protein
Accupril / Quinapril
Zinc, Sodium
Aldactone / Spironolactone
None
Altace / Ramipril
Zinc, Sodium
Avapro / Irbesartan
None
Benicar / Olmesartan
None
Benicar HCT / Olmesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
CoQ10, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc
Cardizem / Diltiazem
None
Cardura / Doxazosin
None
Catapres / Clonidine
CoQ10
Coreg / Carvedilol
CoQ10, Melatonin
Coumadin / Warfarin
None
Cozaar / Losartan
None
Diovan / Valsartan
None
Doivan HCT / Valsartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
None
Dyazide / Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene
Calcium, CoQ10, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Folic acid
Hydrochlorothiazide / Hydrochlorothiazide
CoQ10, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc
Hygroton / Chlorthalidone
Zinc
Hyzaar / Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
CoQ10, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc
Imdur / Isosorbide Mononitrate
None
Inderal / Propanolol
CoQ10, Melatonin
Isoptin or Calan / Verapamil
Potassium
Lanoxin / Digoxin
Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1
Lasix / Furosemide
Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B1, B6
Lopressor / Metoprolol
CoQ10, Melatonin
Lotensin / Benazepril
Zinc
Lotrel / Amlodipine + Benazepril
Potassium, Zinc
Nitrostat / Nitroglycerin
None
Norvasc / Amlodipine
Potassium
Plavix / Clopidogrel
None
Procardia XL / Nifedipine Xl
None
Tenormin / Atenolol
CoQ10, Melatonin
Toprol XL / Metoprolol
CoQ10, Melatonin
Vasotec / Enalapril
Zinc
Xarelto / Rivaroxaban
None
Zestoretic / Lisinopril-HCTZ
CoQ10, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc
Zestril / Lisinopril
Zinc
Estrace / Estradiol
Folic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B2, B6
Femhrt / Ethinyl Estradiol + Norethindrone
CoQ10, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Tyrosine, Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B-12, Vitamin E
Lo Ovral / Ethinyl Estradiol + Norgestrel
CoQ10, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Tyrosine, Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Folic acid, Vitamin E
Ortho Tri Cyclen / Ethinyl Estradiol + Norgestimate
CoQ10, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Tyrosine, Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Folic acid, Vitamin E
Premarin / Conjugated Estrogens
Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B2, B6, Folic acid
Yasmin / Ethinyl Estradiol + Drospirenone
CoQ10, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Tyrosine, Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Folic acid, Vitamin E
Yaz / Ethinyl Estradiol + Drospirenone
CoQ10, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Tyrosine, Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Folic acid, Vitamin E
Advair / Fluticasone + Salmeterol
Vitamin C, D, & Folic Acid, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc
Proventil / Albuterol
Potassium
Spiriva / Tiotropium
None
Cialis / Tadalafil
None
Flomax / Tamsulosin
None
Viagra / Sildenafil
None
Actonel / Risedronate
none
Fosamax / Alendronate
None
Duragesic / Fentanyl transdermal
None
Flexeril / Cyclobenzaprine
None
Lortab, Norco / Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone
Glutathione
OxyContin / Oxycodone
None
OxyIR / Oxycodone
None
Percocet / Oxycodone + Acetaminophen
Glutathione
Soma / Carisoprodol
None
Suboxone / Buprenorphine and Naloxone
None
Tylenol with Codeine / Acetaminophen + Codeine
Glutathione
Ultram / Tramadol
None
Depakote / Divalproex
Carnitine, Folic Acid
Dilantin / Phenytoin
Biotin, Calcium, Vitamin B1, B12, Folic acid, Vitamin D, K
Lamictal / Lamotrigine
None
Topamax / Topiramate
None
Synthroid / Levothyroxine
Iron
Adipex / Phentermine
None