Diuretics: Nutrient Depletion Checklist

Nutrient Depletion Checklist:

Diuretics

         From the November 2000 Issue of Nutrition Science News



Drug

Nutrient Depletions

Potential Health Problems


Loop Diuretics

Furosemide (Lasix)
Bumetanide (Bumex)
Ethacrynic Acid (Edecrin)

Calcium

Heart/blood pressure irregularities, osteoporosis

Magnesium

asthma, cardiovascular problems, cramps

Potassium

edema, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness

Vitamin B1

depression, edema, irritability, memory loss, muscle weakenss

Vitamin B6

depression, increased cardiovascular disease risk, sleep disturbance

Zinc

loss of sense of smell and taste, lower immunity, slow wound healing


Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Triamterene (Dyrenium)

Calcium

Osteoporosis, heart/blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay

 

Folic Acid

Birth Defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease

 

Zinc

Slow wound healing, loss of sense of smell and taste, lower immunity

Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene (Dyazide, Maxzide)

Calcium

Osteoporosis, heart/blood pressure irregularities, tooth decay

 

Folic acid

Birth defects, cervical dysplasia, anemia, cardiovascular disease

 

Vitamin B6

Depression, sleep disturbances, increased cardiovascular disease risk


Thiazide Diuretics

Thiazide Diuretics* blood

Co-Q10

congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, low energy

 

Magnesium

asthma, cardiovascular problems, cramps, osteoporosis, PMS

 

Potassium

edema, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness

 

Zinc

lower immunity, slow wound healing


*Drugs in this category include hydrochlorothiazide, methyclothiazide, indapamide and metolazone and are available under the following brand names: Aqatensen, Enduron Esidrix, Ezide, HydroDIURIL, Hydro-Par, Microzide, Oretic, Lozol, Mykrox and Zaroxolyn.


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 (Lexi-Comp, 1999) 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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