What your doctor and pharmacist
ought to tell you
Many of us have to take drugs on a regular basis. But birth control pills, antibiotics, blood
pressure medication, statins, diabetes medication, diuretics, anti-cancer drugs, gastrointestinal
remedies or preparations against osteoporosis can all rob the body of essential
vitamins and minerals.
Often, drug-related micronutrient deficiency is the unrecognized cause of drug side effects.
Symptoms such as exhaustion, depression, lack of concentration, irritability, sleep disorders
or even dementia can result.
Such problems can be prevented. Informed patients can take preventive measures, avoid
unwanted side effects and make their drug therapy more effective. This guide explains what
to watch out for and how to improve quality of life.