Drug:
Analgesics
- (aspirin, ibuprofen) - for pain
Possible Nutritional Side Effect: Gastrointestinal (stomach and gut) distress, anemia, & loss of appetite
Drug:
Cardiovascular agents
- (digoxin, captopril, atenolol) - for heart trouble
Possible Nutritional Side Effect: Changed sense of taste, loss of appetite, lightheadedness that may limit daily activities like cooking
Drug:
Laxatives
- for irregularity
Possible Nutritional Side Effect: Loss of body fluids and essential minerals such as potassium, which can affect heart function
Drug:
Antacids
- (bicarbonate of soda, calcium carbonate) - for indigestion
Possible Nutritional Side Effect: With excessive use, loss of essential vitamins and minerals, heart and kidney problems, muscle weakness
Drug:
Sedative, antianxiety and antipsychotic drugs
- (lithium, thoridazine, chlorpromazine) - for sleep, emotional and thinking problems
Possible Nutritional Side Effect: Appetite changes, weight changes and thirst
Drug:
Respiratory agents
- (theophylline) - for breathing problems such as asthma or COPD
Possible Nutritional Side Effect: Rapid heart rate, nervousness, decreased appetite, light headedness that may limit daily activities
Drug:
Anti-inflammatories
- (prednisone, other corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], aspirin)- for conditions such as arthritis
Possible Nutritional Side Effect: Increased appetite, iron-deficiency anemia, thirst, fluid retention, weight gain and potential problems with kidney function
Drug:
Diuretics
- (furosemide [Lasix], Dyazide) - for fluid retention
Possible Nutritional Side Effect: appetite loss, weight loss, mineral loss (for example, potassium) and thirst
Drug:
Vitamin and Mineral supplements
- for specific deficiencies diagnosed by a doctor; vitamins and mineral supplements do not take the place of a well-balanced diet
Possible Nutritional Side Effect: Potential toxicity in large doses, reduced effectiveness of certain prescription drugs