Many prescription and over-the-counter medications, especially taken over a long time, can cause essential nutrients to be depleted from your body. Different drugs have different affects on your body, and different supplements may be suggested to replenish any nutrient deficiencies. Below is a list of well-known medications, nutrients that may be depleted, and a supplement recommendation. Remember to consult your healthcare practitioner when adding supplements to your diet. These supplements are recommended only to address nutrient deficiency caused by these drugs and are not intended as an alternative to the drug therapy. You can download a printable PDF copy here: Essential Nutrients for Drug-Induced Depletion Analgesics / Narcotics NSAIDS Examples: Diclofenac, Celebrex, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Naproxen, Aleve, Difunisal, Etodolac, Ketoralac Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin C, Folic Acid Recommendations: Essential Source, Glutathione Opiates Examples: Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Morphine Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Potassium Recommendations: Essential Source, Glutathione, Intestinal Cleanser Antacids / Antiulcerative H2 Inhibitors Examples: Famotidine, Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin D, B1, Folic Acid, B12, Calcium, Zinc Recommendations: Essential Source, B Complex Proton Pump Inhibitors Examples: Omeprazole, Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, Aciphex Nutrient Depletion: B1, Folic Acid, B12, Calcium, Zinc Recommendations: Essential Source, B Complex Antacids Examples: Amphojel, Basaljel, Aluminum Hydroxide plus Magnesium, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin D, Folic Acid, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc Recommendations: Essential Source, B Complex Antidepressants Antidepressants Examples: Amitriptlyline, Clomipramine, Doxepin Imipramine, Anafranil, Asendin, Elavil, Tofranil, Vivactil Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin D, B1, Folic Acid, B12, Calcium, Zinc Recommendations: Essential Source, B Complex Antibiotics Antibiotics Examples: Levaquin, Avelox, Cipro, Floxin, Noroxin, Trovan, Amoxicilin, Amoxil, Trimox, Penicillin, Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Biaxin, Zithromax Nutrient Depletion: B1, B2, B6, B12, Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, Healthy Intestinal Bacteria Recommendations: Essential Source, B Complex, Optimal Probiotic Anti-Inflammatory Corticosteroids Examples: Betamethasone, Prednisolone, Predisone Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, B6, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium Recommendations: Essential Source Blood Sugar Biguanides Examples: Metformin, Glucophage Nutrient Depletion: Folic Acid, B12 Recommendations: B Complex Sulfonylureas Examples: Glyburide, Glipizide, Glimepiride, Amaryl, Diabeta, Glucotrol, Glynase, Micronase Nutrient Depletion: Healthy Intestinal Bacteria Recommendations: Optimal Probiotic Bone Bisphosphonates Examples: Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Didronel, Reclast Nutrient Depletion: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium Recommendations: Essential Source Cardiovascular Statins Examples: Lipitor, Crestor, Lescol, Pravachol, Zocor, Mevacor, Tricor, Fenfibrate Nutrient Depletion: Fat Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K) Zinc Recommendations: Essential Source, Vegan Omega 3 ACE Inhibitors Examples: Lisinopril, Altace, Accupril, Capoten, Prinivil, Zestril, Vasotec Nutrient Depletion: Zinc Recommendations: Essential Source Calcium Channel Blockers Examples: Amlodipine (Norvasc), Felodipine (Plendil), Nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), Nimodipine (Nimotop), Nisoldipine (Sular) Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin D, Potassium Recommendations: Essential Source, Mega Liquid D3 with K2 Cardiac Glycosides Examples: Digoxin, Digitek, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps Nutrient Depletion: B1, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium Recommendations: Essential Source, B Complex Potassium Supplements Nutrient Depletion: B12 Recommendations: B Complex Diuretics Loop Diuretics Examples: Furosemide, Lasix, Ethacrynic acid, Edecrin, Bumex Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin C, B1, B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium Recommendations: Essential Source, B Complex Thiazide Diuretic Examples: Hydrochlorothiazide Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, B1, B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium Recommendations: Essential Source Potassium Sparing Diuretics Examples: Amiloride, Spironolactone, Trimterene, Aldactone, Dyazide, Dyrenium, Maxzide Nutrient Depletion: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium Recommendations: Essential Source Hormones Conjugated Estrogens Examples: Premarin, Prempro, Oral Contraceptives, Estrace Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin D, B6, Folic Acid, B12, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc Recommendations: Essential Source, B Complex Bio-Identical Hormones Examples: Estradiol, Estriol, Estrone Nutrient Depletion: Vitamin D, B6, Folic Acid, B12, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc Recommendations: Essential Source, B Complex Laxatives Laxatives with Bisacodyl Examples: Carter’s Little Pills, Correctol, Dulcolax, Feen-a-Mint, PMS-Bisacodyl Nutrient Depletion: Calcium, Potassium Recommendations: Essential Source, Optimal Probiotic Respiratory Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonists Examples: Albuterol aerosol, Advair, Brethine, Proventil, Tornalate, Xopenex, Ventolin Nutrient Depletion: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium Recommendations: Essential Source