Dr. Wise M/V Depletions

Alpha Tocopherol/Vitamin E is depleted by:

• contraceptives, antiseizure meds, BAS drugs, fibrates

• Corticosteroids

• Antibiotics

Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C is depleted by:

• contraceptives, corticosteroids, loop diuretics, estrogens, NSAIDs, aspirin, opiates

• BAS drugs

Vit A/ beta-carotene (provitamin for vit A) is depleted by:

• BAS drugs, aluminum/magnesium antacid, corticosteroids, colchicine

• Antibiotics

Biotin / Vit B7 is depleted by:

• antibiotics, primidone, barbiturates, metformin, antiseizure meds

• Corticosteroids, Alcohol, Diabetes

Which of the following is a supplement in patients using Orlistat?

• Vit A/ beta-carotene (provitamin for vit A)

• Chromium

Cholecalciferol/Ergocalciferol / Vit D is depleted by:

• Orlistat

• H2RAs

Phytonadione/Vit K is depleted by:

• Antibiotics

• Corticosteroids

Selenium is depleted by:

• Corticosteroids

• Antibiotics

Sodium is depleted by

• Fluoxetine

• Antibiotics

• Corticosteroids

• Orlistat

What is a common side effect among many B vitamins? Select all that apply

• Nausea

• Bloating

• Tingling

• Hypotension