Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, Clindamycin, Doxycycline
Drug Class: Anti-infective
Broad-spectrum antibiotics that kill or inhibit bacterial growth, significantly impacting beneficial gut bacteria and immune system function.
Nutrients That Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) May Deplete
Long-term use of Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, Folate, Biotin)
- Vitamin K
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Iron
Common Side Effects of Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum)
- Digestive upset
- C. difficile infection risk
- Yeast infections
- Antibiotic resistance
- Immune suppression
Key Drug Interactions — Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum)
Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) has 5 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Probiotics
- Dairy products
- Antacids
- Blood thinners
- Birth control
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) deplete nutrients?
Yes. Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) has been associated with depletion of B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, Folate, Biotin), Vitamin K, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, Iron based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) deplete?
Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) is associated with lower levels of: B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, Folate, Biotin), Vitamin K, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, Iron. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum)?
Common side effects associated with Antibiotics (Broad Spectrum) include: Digestive upset; C. difficile infection risk; Yeast infections; Antibiotic resistance; Immune suppression.