Gout Medication: Nutrient Depletion Checklist

Nutrient Depletion Checklist:

Gout Medication

From the April 2001 Issue of Nutrition Science News

Drug

Nutrient

Potential Depletion

Colchicine

Beta-Carotene

Lower immunity, reduced antioxidant protection

Potassium

Edema, fatique, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness

Sodium

Dehydration, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, poor concentration

Vitamin B12

Anemia, increased cardiovascular disease risk, tiredness, weakness

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.

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Drug	Nutrient	Potential Depletion

Colchicine	Beta-Carotene	Lower immunity, reduced antioxidant protection
	Potassium	Edema, fatique, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness
	Sodium	Dehydration, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, poor concentration
	Vitamin B12	Anemia, increased cardiovascular disease risk, tiredness, weakness

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.