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Drug / Nutritional Supplement Interactions
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Patients taking prescription drugs need to be nutrition-conscious Prescription drugs often become a necessary component of patients' health. And that presents a new need -- the need for physicians and pharmacists to discuss the possible ramifications of taking a prescription, including nutrient depletion in the body. Most people are well-versed in the importance of vitamins, minerals, and herbs to their health. Stress, environmental pollutants, and poor diet all contribute to the depletion of nutrient levels in the body. Unfortunately, most people are not aware of how prescription drugs create drug-induced nutrient depletion. This is an important issue that becomes even more important when a patient must take a prescription for a chronic condition. As America ages, it's inevitable that more of the population will need prescription drugs for chronic conditions. There's already an influx of prescriptions for Americans' high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, heart disease, and other health concerns. This is a prime opportunity to educate your patients about the need for nutritional therapy as an adjunct to taking prescription medications. Not only does this benefit the patient, but also enables you to integrate natural medicines into your clinic or pharmacy. Consider that anti-hypertensive medications for blood pressure, drugs that comprise the sixth largest dollar-volume category of prescription drugs in the U.S. in 1998, will deplete zinc in the body. This mineral is crucial to the immune system and its many functions including wound healing and infection fighting. A zinc deficiency can also cause insulin resistance and sexual dysfunction. Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Lipitor® and Zocor® comprise the third largest category of prescription drugs in the United States in 1998 and can easily deplete Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). On the flip side, magnesium may inhibit the absorption of these drugs. And even commonplace NSAIDs deplete nutrients like folic acid. And it's this deficiency that poses greater risk for women because of the link to cervical dysplasia and birth defects in their children. Other problems associated with a lack of adequate folic acid include anemia, depression, elevated homocysteine levels (and corresponding risk of cardiovascular disease), and increased risks for developing breast and colorectal cancers. In response, Natural Medicine Online offers a chart of the 20 most commonly prescribed drugs and their corresponding effects on body nutrient levels. Please use this chart to educate your patients about the added importance of nutritional supplements and natural medicines when taking prescription medications. Top 20 Drugs Norvasc®, Procardia®, and Adalat® Description:
Types of anti-anginal drugs used for heart disease. NSAIDS including Aleve®, aspirin, ibuprofen, Feldene®, Indocin®, Relafen®, Naprelan®, Naprosyn, etc. Description:
Types of anti-inflammatory drugs. Premarin®, Prempro®, and other estrogen hormones Description:
Types of estrogen replacement (HRT) used for menopause. Prilosec® and other proton pump inhibitors Description:
Types of ulcer/gastric reflux medications (GERD). Prozac®, Zoloft®, and other SSRIs Description:
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Synthroid® and other thyroid hormone medications (Eltroxin®, Levo-T®, Levothroid®, Levoxyl®, Euthroid®, Thyrolar®, etc.) Description:
Types of thyroid hormone replacement. Vasotec®, Capoten®, (Captopril), Prinivil®, Zestril® Description:
Types of (anti-hypertensives) medications for blood pressure. Albuterol (Proventil®, Ventolin®) Description:
Types of bronchodilator (asthma). Amoxicillin preparations including Augmentin®, Amoxil®, Polymox®, Trimox®, and others Description:
Types of antibiotics. Claritin®, Claritin®-D Description:
Types of allergy medications. Coumadin® (warfarin) Description:
Types of anticoagulant therapy used for heart disease (blood thinner). Diuretics including Lasix®, Aldactone®, Esidrix®, Hydrodiuril®, Edecrin® Description:
Types of blood pressure medications also used for fluid retention. Glucophage®, also DiaBeta®, Micronase®, Glucotrol® Description:
Types of oral anti-diabetic agents. Lanoxin® (digoxin) Description:
Type of inotropic heart medication. Lipitor®, Mevacor®, Zocor®, Pravachol®, and other HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors. Description:
Types of anti-cholesterol medications. Your Health Freedom May Be At Risk! Check Our CODEX/Activism Section | Main Articles Page | |
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