Drug Nutrient Interactions

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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Anorexia Weight loss Nausea

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Amitriptyline/elavil (antidepressant)

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Sedative effect, weight gain

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Diazepam/Valium (anxiety)

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Weight gain

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Chlorpromazine/Thorazine (antipsychotic-schizophrenia, manic depression)

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Weight gain

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Chloridiazepoxide/Librium (anxiety or alcohol withdrawal)

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Weight gain

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Marinol (tx loss of appetite)

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Weight gain

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Caproheptadine/periactin (antihistamine)

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Weight gain

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Megastrol acetate/megace (tx loss of appetite)

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Weight gain

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Corticosteroids/ prednisone

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Weight gain

#10

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Lithium carbonate (depression)

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Weight gain Increased appetite

#11

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MAO inhibitor (depression) Nardil/marplan

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Tyramine causes HTN if eaten with MAO inhibitor. Mao inhibitor releases norepinephrine which elevates blood pressure. Restrict intake of tyramine: 1. Avoid aged, fermented, dried, spoiled, smoked, pickled, smoked foods - hard, aged cheese (cheddar, Swiss), sauerkraut, sausages, lunch meats, tofu, miso, Chianti wine 2. Limit sour cream, yogurt, buttermilk 3. Ok: cottage and cream cheeses

#12

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Antitubercular INH, isoniazid

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B6 Increase intake or supplement Don’t take with food, interferes with vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus

#13

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Diuretics / potassium wasting Furosemide, lasix

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K, Mg, Ca, Zn Increase intake or supplement

#14

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Anticonvulsants Phenytoin, phenobarbital

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Folate, vitamin D Increase intake or supplement

#15

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Anticoagulants Warfarin/Coumadin

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Antagonizes vitamin k Consistent intake essential Avoid ginkgo Bologna extract, garlic, ginger Avoid high doses of vitamin A, E

#16

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Corticosteroids Prednisone, cortisone

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Suppress inflammation and immune system; decreased bone growth Glucose, calcium Possibly restrict glucose Calcium: supplement

#17

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Antidepressants (specifically lithium)

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Sodium - maintain consistent intake (along with caffeine) to stabilize levels. If Na or caffeine are restricted, lithium excretion decreases, leading to toxicity

#18

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Antiparkinsons (levodopa)

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Protein, B6, aspartame - decrease effectiveness Take drug in am with limited protein (

#19

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Dextroamphetamine (ADHD, narcolepsy)

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Appetite suppressant Anorexia Nausea Weight loss

#20

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Methotrexate (antineoplatic)

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Folic acid Supplement

#21

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Colchicine

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Tx gout Increase intake or supplement b12

#22

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Antacids

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Tx Dyspepsia/peptic ulcer Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn increase intake or supplement

#23

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Orlistat

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Decreases fat absorption by binding lipase Vitamin/mineral supplementation

#24

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Statins (HMG CoA reductase inhibitors)

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Decrease LDL,TG Increases HDL