Nutrient Recommendations
| Medication | Nutrient Deficiency | Potential Problems |
| Medication | Nutrient Deficiency | Potential Problems |
Diabetes Medications
| Metformin |
B Vitamins Folic Acid |
Weak immune system, low energy, anemia, birth defects |
| Sulfonylurea: Micronase, Glynase, DiaBeta | Coenzyme Q10 | Weak immune system, low energy |
Anti-Inflammatories
| Steroids: Prednisone, Medrol, Decadron |
Calcium Vitamin D Zinc |
Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, tooth decay, weak immune system |
| NSAIDs: Motrin, Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn | Folic Acid | Birth defects, anemia, cardiovascular disease |
Heart Medications
| Cholesterol: Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor, etc. | Coenzyme Q10 | Weak immune system, low energy and weakness |
| Beta-Blockers: Inderal, Corgard, Lopressor, Tenormin, etc. | Coenzyme Q10 | Weak immune system, low energy and weakness |
| Diuretics: HCTZ, Lasix, Bumex, Spironolactone | Coenzyme Q10 | Osteoporosis, muscle weakness, low energy, weak immunity, birth defects |
| Ace-Inhibitors: Capoten, Vasotec, Monopril, Prinivil | Zinc | Weak immunity and wound healing |
| Misc: Blood Pressure Lowering: Clonidine |
B Vitamins Zinc |
Weak immunity and wound healing, low energy |
| Aspirin | Iron | Anemia, weakness, low energy |
Antibiotics
| Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Gentamycin, etc. | Probiotic | GI abnormalities: bloating, gas, decrease in digestion and absorption of nurtrients |
Antidepressants/Anticonvulsants
| TCAs: Elavil, Pamelor |
Coenzyme Q10 B Vitamins |
Weak immune system, low energy, anemia |
| Phenobarbital & Barbiturates |
Calcium Vitamin D B Vitamins |
Osteoporosis, tooth decay, muscle weakness, weak immune system, birth defects |
| Tegretol, Mysoline, Depakene/Depacon |
Carnitine B Vitamins |
Weak immune system, low energy, anemia, possible cardiovascular effects |