• Acebutolol
  • Sectral
• Atenolol
  • Tenormin
• Betaxolol
  • Betoptic
  • Betoptic S
  • Kerlone
• Bisoprolol
  • Zebeta
• Carteolol
  • Cartrol Oral
  • Ocupress Ophthalmic
• Celiprolol
  • Celol
• Esmolol
  • Brevibloc
• Labetalol
  • Normodyne
  • Trandate
• Levobetaxolol
  • Betaxon
• Levobunolol
  • Betagan
• Metipranolol
  • Optipranolol
• Metoprolol
  • Lopressor
  • Toprol XL
• Nadolol
  • Corgard
• Penbutolol
  • Levatol
• Pindolol
  • Visken
• Propranolol
  • Inderal
  • Inderal LA
• Sotalol
  • Betapace AF™
  • Betapace
• Timolol
  • Betimol
  • Blocadren
  • Timoptic-XE
  • Timoptic
  • Timoptic OcuDose

A deficiency of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 may be associated with chronic conditions including heart disease and high blood pressure. Symptoms of deficiency include muscle weakness and pain, gingivitis, and weakened immune function.

Reduced levels of melatonin in the body have been associated with sleep disturbances and jet lag.

The selected depletions information presented here identifies some of the nutrients that may be depleted by certain medications. The signs and symptoms associated with nutrient deficiency may also indicate conditions other than nutrient deficiency. If you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms mentioned, it does not necessarily mean that you are nutrient deficient. Nutrient depletion depends upon a number of factors, including your medical history, diet, and lifestyle as well as the length of time you have been taking the medication. Please consult your health care provider; he or she can best assess and address your individual health care needs, and determine if you are at risk for nutrient depletions from these medications as well as others not listed here.

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