Psychotherapeutics: Nutrient Depletion Checklist

Nutrient Depletion Checklist:

Psychotherapeutics

         From the October 2001 Issue of Nutrition Science News



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.



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