Ask a Health Professional M-F: 9a-6p Sat: 9a-1p (715) 582-0898 960 Frontage Road | Peshtigo, WI Paul Farley, PharmD Pharmacist & Owner oME TN Question: Are My Medications Actually Hurting My Overall Health? I often interact with people age, the ability to produce A: patients who are and metabolize CoQ-1odecreases e concerned aboutStatin drugs also greatly decrease the negative effects CoQ-10 levels Studies have prescription shown that adding a CoQ-10 medications and are supplement to a statin regimen seeking natural alternatives to decreased the risk of major meet their healthcare needs. cardiac events as well as lowering Many natural remedies are the rate of hospitalization due to useful, though often times they heart failure and decreasing the are not enough to adequately mortality rate. Beta blokers treat certain health conditions, some diabetic medications, and a In some cases, trying a natural handful of other medications can of roduct may indeed be preferable also lower CoQ1o levels prescription medications, while in other cases prescriptions are the safest and most effective Coenzyme Q1o is hardly the only example of drug-induced nutrient te. This issue is truly a depletion.Many prescription lancing act that is best achieved medications can also deplete through consultation with health essential vitamn. Vitamin D is essential for bone and dental heatlh. Vitamin D can also help s, decrease the risk of getting the bioodpressure drug use Many medications decrease the risk of developing diabetes, help maintain a care professionals Drug-induced nutrient depletion reduce the risk of some cancer is often an overlooked risk associated with prescription flu. decrease can contribute to deficiencies of essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. This does not mean that you need to stop taking the medication, as the almost always worth the risk. The better solution is to supplement hy a prevent depression or mood Some medications for blood pressure, acid reflux, or hormone replacement therap ts are products that will replenish your re also many medicationst essential nutrients your prescription regimen with can deplete Vitamin D. There ower the various vitamin B levels in your body, which are essential of for nerve functi ne very common example drug-induced depletion is the production, skin health, an depletion of coenzyme Q10. This many other important functions is a chemical found in every cell These examples are just the tip of in the body. It plays important the iceberg. If you are concerned roles in cardiovascular health, about potential negative effects lood sugar of your prescription medications aintenance, and neurological feel free to stop by Hometown function. Natural sources of Pharmacy in Peshtigo. We would CoQ-to include nuts, fish, beef, be happy to answer any questions energy producti broccoli, and leafy greens. As and help you find solutions