ACE inhibitors [ L o t e n s i n®, Univasc®, Accupril®, Capoten®, Anti-diabetics
a. Sulfonylureas: Glipizide®, Glyburide®, Amaryl®
c. Sulfasalazine: Azulfidine®, Chlorpropamide®, Diabeta®,
Dymentor®, Glipizide®, Glyburide®, Glynase®,Micronase®, Tolazamide®, Tolbutamide®, Tolinase®. Anti-infectives/Antibiotics [Penicillins,
Comment: As a class, antibiotics may cause diarrhea and altere dintestinal flora. Probiotic and Enterobiotic supplementation is
aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, erythromycins]
highly suggested.
a. All B, Vitamin K, Probiotic and Entero b i o t i c ,
b. Cephalosporins [ Ceclor® (cefactor), Duricel®
(cefadroxil), and Keflex® (cephriaxone).]
b. All B vitamins, Vitamin K, P robiotic & Entero b i o t i c
c. Penicillins [Amoxil® (amoxicillin), Wycillin® (penicillin),
c. All B vitamins, Probiotic & Enterobiotic, potassium
d. Extended spectrum macrolides [ Biaxin® ( c l a r i t h ro m y c i n ) ,
d. All B vitamins, P robiotic and Entero b i o t i c
Z i t h ro m a x® ( a z i t h romycin), and ery t h ro m y c i n .
e. All B vitamins, P robiotic and Entero b i o t i c
Anti-ulcerants/Antacids
a. Proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole) [Prilosec®,
Nexium®, and Prevacid®, Protonix®, Acipherx®]
b. H-2 blockers* [ Zantac® (ranitidine), Tagamet®
b. Iron, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin D, calcium,
c. Magnesium and Aluminum [Maalox®, Mylnata®,
c. Calcium, phosphate, folic acid, copper, iro n ,
*Comment: H-2 blocker drugs reduce stomach acid and are associatedwith decreased dietary iron absorption and dietary vitamin B12absorption. The vitamin B 12 found in supplements is available to thebody without the need for stomach acid.Benzodiazepines [Valium® (diazepam), Tranxene®
(clorazepate dipotassium), Ativan® (lorazpam), Klonopin®,Xanax® (alprazolam)]
Beta agonists aerosol [Albuterol and Albuterol Sulfate
(Salbutamol): Ventolin®, Alupent®, Maxair®, Proventil®]
Beta-blockers [Inderal®, propranolol,Tenormin®,
Lopressor®, Betapace®, Atenolol, Inderal, Lopressor,Metoprolol, Tenormin, Timolol, and Visken.]
Calcium channel blockers [ A d a l a t®, Calan® ( v e r a p a m i l ) ,
C a rd i z e m®, Norv a s c®, Plendil®, Pro c a rd i a®]
Corticosteroids [ A r i s t o c o rt®, Cort e f®, Decadro n®, Medro l®,
Calcium, potassium, zinc, vitamin D, selenium
Digoxin ™ ( l a n o x i n )
Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,
This drug is used to regulate heart rhythm. People taking
digoxin need to be cautious of substances that may causelow levels of potassium in the body, as this can increasethe drug’s side effects. Diuretics a. Potassium-depleting diuretics: [Loop diuretics such as
a. Magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc, thiamine,
Lasix® (furosemide), Bumetanide, Bumex. Thiazide diuretics such as HCTZ® (hydrochlorthiazide), Lozol,
b. Potassium-sparing diuretics: Aldactone®
Estrogens (female hormone replacement therapy)
Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium,
[Alora®, Climara®, Estrace®, Estratab®, Estratest®, Menest®,
Premarin®, Premphase®, Prempro®, Vivelli®.]
Gout Medications [Col-Benemid®, Colchine®.]
Potassium, sodium, vitamin B12, Beta Carotene,phosphorus, and calcium
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
a. [Aleve®, ibuprofen, Motrin®, naproxen, Relafen®.]
b. Iron, potassium, folic acid, vitamin C, calcium,
c. Iron, folic acid, protein/amino acids, vitamin C
Oral contraceptives [Ortho-Cyclen®, Ortho-Novum®,
Folic acid, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, vitamin C,
Triphasil®, Ortho-Tri-Cyclen®, Demulen®]
SSRIs (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)
Folic acid, and melatonin. Low blood levels of folic
[Prozac®, (fluoxetine), Zoloft®, Effexor®, Paxil®]
acid have been correlated to poor response tofluoxetine. Administration of fluoxetine for sixweeks significantly lowered melatonin levels inpeople with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and in health people as well. Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Agents)
[Cholesterol reducers such as Lescol®, Lipitor®, Mevacor®,Pravachol®, Zocor®, Baycol®.]
Thyroid (synthetic) [Levothroid® (levothyroxine),
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