ACE inhibitors [Lotensin®, Univasc®, Accupril®, Capoten®,
Anti-ddiabeticsa. Sulfonylureas: Glipizide®, Glyburide®, Amaryl®
c. Sulfasalazine: Azulfidine®, Chlorpropamide®, Diabeta®,
Dymentor®, Glipizide®, Glyburide®, Glynase®,Micronase®, Tolazamide®, Tolbutamide®, Tolinase®.
Anti-iinfectives/Antibiotics [Penicillins,
Comment: As a class, antibiotics may cause diarrhea and altered intestinal flora.
aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, erythromycins]
Probiotic and Enterobiotic supplementation is highly suggested.
a. All B, Vitamin K, Probiotic and Enterobiotic,
b. Cephalosporins [Ceclor® (cefactor), Duricel®
(cefadroxil), and Keflex® (cephriaxone).]
b. All B vitamins, Vitamin K, P robiotic & Enterobiotic
c. Penicillins [Amoxil® (amoxicillin), Wycillin® (penicillin),
c. All B vitamins, Probiotic & Enterobiotic, potassium
d. Extended spectrum macrolides [Biaxin® (claithromycin),
d. All B vitamins, Probiotic and Enterobiotic
Zithromax® (azithromycin), and erythromycin .
e. All B vitamins, Probiotic and Enterobiotic
Anti-uulcerants/Antacidsa. Proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole) [Prilosec®,
Nexium®, and Prevacid®, Protonix®, Acipherx®]
b. Iron, vitamin B12, folic acid, vitamin D, calcium,
b. H-2 blockers* [Zantac® (ranitidine), Tagamet®
c. Magnesium and Aluminum [Maalox®, Mylnata®,
c. Calcium, phosphate, folic acid, copper, iron,
*Comment: H-2 blocker drugs reduce stomach acid and are associated withdecreased dietary iron absorption and dietary vitamin B12 absorption. The vitaminB12 found in supplements is available to the body 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-bblockers [Inderal®, propranolol,Tenormin®,
Lopressor®, Betapace®, Atenolol, Inderal, Lopressor,Metoprolol, Tenormin, Timolol, and Visken.]
Calcium channel blockers [Adalat®, Calan® (verapamil),
Cardizem®, Norvasc®, Plendil®, Procardia®]
Corticosteroids [Aristocort®, Cortef®, Decadron®, Medrol®,
Calcium, potassium, zinc, vitamin D, selenium
This drug is used to regulate heart rhythm. People taking
Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,
digoxin need to be cautious of substances that may cause
low levels of potassium in the body, as this can increase
a. Potassium-depleting diuretics: [Loop diuretics such as
a. Magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc, thiamine, and vitamin
Lasix® (furosemide), Bumetanide, Bumex. Thiazide
diuretics such as HCTZ® (hydrochlorthiazide), Lozol,
b. Potassium-sparing diuretics: Aldactone®
Estrogens (female hormone replacement therapy)[Alora®,
Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium,CoenzymeQ10
Climara®, Estrace®, Estratab®, Estratest®, Menest®,
Premarin®, Premphase®, Prempro®, Vivelli®.]
Gout Medications [Col-Benemid®, Colchine®.]
Potassium, sodium, vitamin B12, Beta Carotene,
NSAIDs (non-ssteroidal anti-iinflammatory drugs)
a. [Aleve®, ibuprofen, Motrin®, naproxen, Relafen®.]
b. Iron, potassium, folic acid, vitamin C, calcium, sodium, vitamin B5
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, zinc, mag-
Triphasil®, Ortho-Tri-Cyclen®, Demulen®]
SSRIs (selective serotonin re-uuptake inhibitors)
Folic acid, and melatonin. Low blood levels of folic acid have
[Prozac®, (fluoxetine), Zoloft®, Ef exor®, Paxil®]
been correlated to poor response to fluoxetine. Administration
of fluoxetine for six weeks significantly lowered melatonin lev-
els in people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and in
Statins (HMG-CCoA Reductase Inhibitor Agents)
[Cholesterol reducers such as Lescol®, Lipitor®, Mevacor®,
Thyroid (synthetic) [Levothroid® (levothyroxine), Levoxyl®,