Drug

Nutrient Depletions

Potential Depletion Problems

Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs)

Inositol

Replacement not recommended (may be related to therapeutic effect)

Tricyclic Antidepressants
Amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin, Petrofrane), nortriptyline Aventyl, Pamelor), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan, Zonalon) imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil)

Coenzyme Q10

Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy

Vitamin B2

Problems with eyes, mucous membranes, nerves, skin

Phenothiazines
Chlorpromazine (Ormazine, Thorazine), fluphenazine (Permitil, Prolixin) thioridazine (Mellaril)

Coenzyme Q10

Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy

Vitamin B2

Problems with eyes, mucous membranes, nerves, skin

Butyrophenones
Haloperidol (Haldol)

Coenzyme Q10

Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy

The scientific basis for this information is published from 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, 2nd edition (Lexi-Comp, 2001) by Ross Pelton, Ph.D., C.N.; James B. LaValle, N.D., C.N., D.H.M.; Ernest B. Hawkins; and Daniel L. Krinsky.