Cardiovascular Drugs Deplete Critical Nutrients

Lipitor, Pravachol, Zocor, Mevacor, Lescol

• Possible harmful interactions with high levels of vitamin B3

Colestid, Prevalite, Questran

• Vitamin supplements should be taken one hour before or 4-6 hours after taking this medication for optimal absorption.

Prinivil, Zestril, Basotec, Captopril, Lotensin

• May increase potassium levels in the body.
• Possible harmful interactions with arginine.
• Iron and magnesium should be taken 1 hour before or 4-6 hours after taking this medication.

Inderal, Lopressor, Toprol XL, Tenormin, Visken, Sectral, Betoptic, Cartrol, Zebeta

Cardizem, Norvasc, Procardia

• Vitamin D may interfere with drug activity, so take 1 hour before or 4-6 hours after taking medication.

Demadex, Edecrin, Furosemide, Lasix

• Depletes potassium, so potassium levels should be monitored by the physician.
• Possible dangerous interactions with herb licorice.
• should avoid diuretic herbs which potentiate these drugs.

Aldactone, Dyrenium, Midamor, Triamterene

• Possible harmful interaction with arginine
• May cause body to retain magnesium so correct potassium to magnesium ratios must be taken.
• Reduces zinc excretion from body so you must take correct amount of copper to offset.

Diuril, Enduron, Microzide, Thalitone Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

• Possible harmful interaction with herb licorice.
• May decrease calcium excretion.

• Vitamin K, green tea, and ginseng decrease effectiveness.
• Garlic, ginkgo biloba, and devil's claw may increase blood thinning.
• Excessive amounts of vitamin C (over 500 mg daily) can decrease effectiveness of Coumadin.