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DRUG-INDUCED NUTRIENT DEPLETION

Ian Lloyd Pharmacist

Many people who have high blood pressure are Is this really a thing? Does drug-induced nutrient taking a diuretic (water pill) of some sort. These depletion actually exist? Actually, it does occur. medications work very well and generally have few Certain prescription medications can deplete your side effects. Your doctor and Peoples Pharmacist body of important vitamins. This is not something are aware of these medications ability to alter the that comes up during the usual dialog about medamount of potassium in your body. However, ication side effects. Luckily, this is changing. Your some diuretics can also deplete your body of magPeoples Drug Mart Pharmacist is always learning nesium, calcium and thiamin and passing this information Certain nutrients (vitamin B1). A lack of magnealong. This month we shall sium might lead to muscle highlight some of the most immight be removed weakness, stiffness, constipaportant drug-induced vitamin from the body as a tion and osteoporosis. Calcium depletions, so you and your side effect of a is very important for bone pharmacist can work together health. Thiamin is very importo help you stay healthy. medication. tant for heart function and enHow can a prescription medergy production. If you are taking a diuretic, this ication reduce vitamins in the body? There are a might be a good time to talk to your Peoples Pharfew ways this can happen. The first is that certain macist to see if this depletion might affect you. medications might decrease the absorption of Sometimes all it takes is to take extra vitamin B1 nutrients from your diet. Some medications are and ensure you are getting enough magnesium intended to reduce stomach acid production. and calcium in your diet. Vitamins and minerals that require stomach acid Another group of medications that can cause for absorption might be affected. Certain nutrients nutrient depletion are those which reduce the promight be removed from the body as a side effect duction of stomach acid. These medications inof a medication. Diuretics (water pills) make the clude the proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and H2 kidneys work better at removing sodium from the receptor blockers. Ask your Peoples Pharmacist if body, but this action also removes certain you are taking these medications and if it could afvitamins. Other medications might change your fect your nutritional status. While these drugs work body's metabolism and increase the utilization of well to reduce the symptoms associated with excertain vitamins. Some of these drug and nutrient cessive stomach acids, certain nutrients require interactions might not be monitored. This is why stomach acid for absorption. The most notable are it is important to ask your Peoples Drug Mart the minerals calcium, iron and zinc. Normally, Pharmacist about your medications. 4 PEOPLES Health

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Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the airways to produce excess mucus that lines together called chronic obstructive pulmonary the walls of the airways, making the air passages disease, or COPD. This is a chronic condition very narrow. This makes it easier to get a where not enough air enters or leaves the bronchial infection. An infection can cause lungs. even more damage to the airways by causing In chronic bronchitis, the airways (or more mucus production. bronchi) that connect the Less common causes of windpipe and the lungs beCOPD include a rare genetic It's a very common concome inflamed and swollen. disorder called alpha-1 antitdition, especially among The airways become narrow rypsin deficiency, air pollution, people who smoke. and are clogged up with exposure to occupational More than 700,000 thick mucus, called phlegm. dusts and chemicals, and Chronic bronchitis may be frequent lower respiratory Canadians have COPD. found together with emphyinfections during childhood. sema, in which destructive changes of the air Symptoms and Complications sacs in the lungs cause them to become larger, People with chronic bronchitis may cough up reducing the surface area where oxygen phlegm almost every day. exchange takes place. Both diseases make it It is common for someone with chronic difficult to breathe. bronchitis to persistently cough and wheeze It's a very common condition, especially when breathing. It is also common to feel short among people who smoke. More than 700,000 of breath. Low oxygen in the blood due to the Canadians have COPD. In the United States, decreased ability to diffuse oxygen across the about 12 million are affected with this condiair sacs may cause the lips or fingernails to tion. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death become bluish in colour. in both Canada and the United States. More COPD can lead to heart failure, as the heart women than men have COPD, except in the has to work harder to pump blood into the age category above 75. lungs. When the heart fails to pump blood Causes properly, it collects in the blood vessels of the Smoking is the main cause of COPD. It causes legs and ankles and causes them to swell - this 6 PEOPLES Health Join us on

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is called edema. Sometimes you may become housebound because of breathing difficulties, even when doing simple tasks such as getting dressed or washing. If you have COPD, it is likely that you may catch one or two infections every winter. You may also occasionally cough up blood. If this happens, it may be a sign of a more serious problem and it's important to see your doctor. Making the Diagnosis Your doctor will test to see how much air you can forcefully exhale in one second. These pulmonary, or lung breathing, tests are simple and painless. If you exhale less than normal, your airways are inflamed, in spasm, or clogged up with mucus. If this persists, then you may have COPD.

Treatment and Prevention Even with treatment, COPD often becomes progressively worse. The only treatment to slow the progression of COPD is stopping smoking. Lung function deteriorates with age, and it happens much faster if you're a smoker. Your doctor may prescribe medications called short-acting bronchodilators, including salbutamol*, ipratropium bromide, or a combination of the two, which relax and widen the bronchi and help relieve shortness of breath. If symptoms are persistent, treatment with as long-acting bronchodilators such tiotropium, salmeterol, or formoterol can be added. If there is any inflammation present (not as common in COPD as in asthma), your doctor may suggest that you try inhaled or oral corticosteroids to help with breathing. Continued On Page 10

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There are also medications available that combine long-acting bronchodilators with inhaled corticosteroids. Your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics for you to keep at home in case a bacterial lung infection develops. Since influenza (the flu) may make COPD symptoms worse and can lead to respiratory failure, it is recommended that people with COPD receive the annual flu vaccine. Some people with COPD may also benefit from receiving a pneumococcal vaccine to lower their risk of getting pneumonia (lung infection), which can also lead to complications. Talk to your doctor about receiving these vaccines. Inhaling oxygen from oxygen cylinders or an oxygen concentrator for at least 15 hours a day may also be helpful for some people with COPD. Finally, drinking plenty of fluids through-

out the day can help loosen phlegm buildup. Exercise with or without a formal physiotherapy program can improve a person's quality of life and activities. A healthy nutritional intake is important, as weight loss due to the increased work of breathing presents a serious sign of advancing COPD. Lung reduction surgery or lung transplantation can also be considered in extreme cases. *All medications have both common (generic) and brand names. The brand name is what a specific manufacturer calls the product (e.g., Tylenol®). The common name is the medical name for the medication (e.g., acetaminophen). A medication may have many brand names, but only one common name. This article lists medications by their common names. For more information on brand names, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. All material © 1996-2014 MediResource Inc. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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stomach acid converts these minerals into a form that is easily absorbed from the stomach. It is generally known that long term use of these medications, especially PPIs, can cause an increased risk of osteoporosis. One vitamin that does require stomach acid for absorption is vitamin B12. Long term vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to neurological damage and anemia. If you are taking these medications you might want to ensure that you are also taking extra of these important vitamins and minerals. In the case of calcium and zinc, choose the citrate from as it does not require stomach acid for absorption. One drug that can also affect the absorption of vitamin B12 is metformin. Metformin is a pill that helps to treat diabetes. It appears this medication blocks your bodies ability to absorb vitamin B12 from the intestines. If you are taking metformin, you might want to take extra doses of this important vitamin. Doses of 1000mcg a day are safe for most people. Ask your physician to check your vitamin B12 levels from time to time. A lack of this vitamin can cause nerve problems. Certain medications that help to treat epileptic seizures can also reduce the amount of important vitamins in your body. The drugs phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital and primidone could cause your liver to metabolize more vitamin D thanusual. This reduction in vitamin D levels can reduce calcium absorption and lead to a greater risk of osteoporosis. It might be a wise idea to take extra vitamin D if you are using these medications. These anti-seizure medications can also reduce the amount of folic acid in the body. This could lead to an increased risk of anemia. You should check with your doctor or Peoples Pharmacist before taking extra folic acid. In some people, extra folic acid can lead to a decreased seizure control. Another interesting drug-induced nutrient depletion occurs with medications used to lower cholesterol. A group of medications called 'statins' are widely used to help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. This is because the 'statins' can reduce the levels of a vitamin-like compound in your body called Coenzyme Q-10

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Focus On Calcium & Vitamin D Helps Reduce Risk Of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to lose mass and become thin and brittle. Weaker bones mean there is more risk of breaks, which can result in pain, deformity, and other serious consequences. As people age their bodies start to re-absorb calcium from their bones, leading to some loss in bone density. Osteoporosis affects about one in four women over the age of 50 and one in eight men over 50. You can reduce your risk of osteoporosis by quitting smoking, limiting daily alcohol to two beverages or less, reducing caffeine intake and getting enough calcium, getting enough vitamin D, and staying physically active. Talk to a Peoples Pharmacist about the benefits of calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Going Away For Spring Break? Some immunizations for international travel require a series of vaccinations that are administered over a 2-3 month period.

Make Peoples Your First Destination For Travel Health Most Peoples locations conveniently administer travel vaccinations on-site. Talk to a People Pharmacist if you're travelling to a tropical destination and discuss the following common illnesses: cholera, hepatitis A, hepatitis B malaria, traveller's diarrhea typhoid fever Talk to a Peoples Pharmacist who can advise you on the medications, vaccinations and health supplies that you'll need for a safe and healthy trip.

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(CoQ10). CoQ10 is found in almost every cell in the human body. Its primary purpose is to help your body produce cellular energy. Of interesting note, there is a rare genetic disorder of impaired cellular energy production called mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with symptoms that include muscle weakness, headaches and vomiting. Coincidentally, some of the major side effects of the 'statins' are muscle fatigue, headaches and vomiting. Supplementation with Co-Q10 can help resolve these conditions. Supplementation with Co-Q10 might not be for everyone. This supplement can lower blood pressure, so people using anti-hypertension medications should use this supplement with caution. Co-Q10 can also interact with warfarin, a prescription blood-thinner. If your have any questions about Co-Q10 ask your Peoples Pharmacist. They can be a wealth of information about all sorts of supplements. This may be of interest to young women, oral birth control pills can reduce the amount of certain B vitamins in the body. Many of the B vitamins are affected, including folic acid, B6, B2 and B1. Many of these vitamins are very important for prenatal health, especially folic acid. It might be wise for women taking birth control pills to take a B complex vitamin supplement, or even better a prenatal vitamin. This will ensure that they will not be lacking any of these essential nutrients if they decide to start a family. This is by no means a complete list of drug-induced nutrient depletions, there are many more. There are entire books written on the subject, so ask your Peoples Pharmacist if your medications might be affecting your nutritional status. Even better, ask if your neighbourhood Peoples Pharmacist can book you in for a medication review. During this review, your Pharmacist makes oneon-one time to explain your medications and answers any questions you might have. The more you know about your health and your medications, the better you can live. Written By Ian Lloyd, Pharmacist & Chartered Herbalist

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A FIT BRAIN

Being a naturally curious person has served me well over the years. Curiosity has engaged me in lifelong learning adventures that included taking on university at the age of 50. In spite of huge doubts as to the probability of the educational adventure turning out well, I am happy to report that what began as a 1 year trial period, turned out to be a 4 year ride resulting in a Social Work degree. It was a bumpy ride, but achieving Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list status upon graduation far exceeded any expectations I had originally imagined. Year one was the hardest relearning how to learn was like walking through quick setting cement. Studying was tedious and it took a tremendous amount of time and effort. Perseverance was key and by year four the neurons were firing much quicker and my cognitive functions were noticeably fitter. Use it or lose it had pretty much been lip service to me but experiential learning now solidifies it as truth. My brain has been forever altered and I mean that in the best of ways. Neuroscience has become fascinated with the brain and the aging baby boomer population is good incentive for researchers to study ways to keep cognitive functions healthy as we age. We used to believe that the brain was certain to deteriorate once we turned the corner into middle age but science is now touting that brain plasticity means the aging process can go either way. The brain is just like any other muscle in the body it will atrophy without use and it will expand through exercise. Plasticity is not age dependent but it does take more of a purposeful focus as the shadow of our youthful years lengthens. While enrolling in university is certainly a sure fire way to forge some new neural pathways, there are other ways to exercise the brain to ensure optimum cognitive health. 1. Be a student for life and never stop seeking out new experiences and knowledge. You may want to take up a new instrument or hobby, keep a good book handy or join a club or an organization that challenges you to new ways of thinking. You want to fully engage and exercise the brain in a variety of new activities. 2. If games are your thing there are benefits to solving jig-

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CAMPBELL RIVER • #101-2276 S.IslandHwy. 923-7311 COURTENAY • 102-1350 England 334-9311 GOLD RIVER • 375 Nimpkish Drive 283-9042

CHETWYND • 4733 - 51 Street 788-3393 KITIMAT • 327 City Center 632-2914 MACKENZIE • 700 Mackenzie 997-5460 st

THOMPSON OKANAGAN

ASHCROFT • 403 Railway Ave. E. 453-2553 CHASE • 825 Shuswap Ave. 679-3553 KELOWNA • 1715 Ellis St. 712-2484 • #104 – 330 Hwy. 33 491-1999 WEST KELOWNA • 200-3591 Elliot Rd. 768-7645 LYTTON • 531 Main Street 455-6685 PENTICTON • 166-1848 Main St. 493-7200 SCOTCH CREEK • 3874 Squilax Anglemont 955-0601

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KOOTENAYS

CRANBROOK • East Kootenay Hospital 13 -24th Ave. North 420-4133 GOLDEN • 1104 -10th Ave S. 344-6821 NAKUSP • 88 Broadway St. 265-2228 NELSON • 405 Hendryx St. 352-3121 REVELSTOKE • 555 Victoria Rd 837-5191 SALMO • 107 - 4th St. 357-9444 SPARWOOD • 107 Centennial Square 425-2015 TRAIL • 1101 Dewdney Ave. 364-1993

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