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| Introduction |
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Did you know that certain over-the-counter drugs
can cause nutritional deficiencies? Lifestyles choices, such
as smoking, alcohol consumption and vegetarianism can also cause
the body to lose essential minerals and vitamins.
You should know what your body loses when you take certain medication.
This guide shows the vitamins and minerals that may need to
be supplemented.
This guide shows the vitamins and minerals that may need to
be supplemented when using certain medications or living certain
lifestyles. |
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DRUG /
SUBSTANCE
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NUTRIENTS THAT
MAY BE DEPLETED
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| ANTACIDS |
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Aluminum & Magnesium
(Maalox) (Mylanta) |
Calcium, Phosphate, Copper, Iron, Magnesium,
Potassium, Zinc, Protein |
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Alka-Seltzer) |
Folic Acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Protein |
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| ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES |
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Aspirin
(Bayer) (Bufferin)
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Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Iron, Potassium |
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Agents/NSAIDs
Naproxen (Naprosyn)
Ibuprofen (Advil) (Motrin) (Nuprin) |
Folic Acid |
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| LAXATIVES |
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Lubricants
Mineral Oil (Haley's M-O) |
Vitamins A, D, E, K, Beta-Carotene |
Stimulant Cathartics
Phenolphthalein (Correctol) (Ex-Lax) (Feen-A-Mint) |
Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin D |
Bisacodyl
(Dulcolax) |
Potassium |
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| ANTI-ULCER AGENTS |
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H-2 Receptor Antagonists
Cimetidine (Tagamet HB) Ranitidine (Zantac)
Famotidine (Pepcid AC)
Nizatidine (Axid AR) |
Vitamin B-12, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Iron,
Zinc, Protein |
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LIFESTYLES
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| ALCOHOL |
Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-6, B-12, Biotin, Folic
Acid, Vitamin A, Magnesium, Zinc, Amino Acid, Fat |
| SMOKING |
Vitamin A, Vitamins B-6, B-12, Vitamin C,
Folic Acid, Copper, Zinc, Selenium |
| VEGETARIANISM
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Vitamin B-12, Calcium, Vitamin D |
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| Note: This information if
for educational purposes only. Please consult your doctor or
pharmacists before taking any form of medication or supplement. |
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| Information provided courtesy
of Bayside Pharmacy |
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