Clofibrate
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• The binding of the drug to nutrients causes malabsorption1
• Clofibrate impairs absorption of vitamin B122
• Individuals taking clofibrate should avoid supplementing iron, or using multi-vitamin/mineral formulations containing iron, without consulting the prescribing physician, a healthcare professional trained in nutrition, and/or a pharmacist.3
• nutrients affected by drug: Carotene4
References1 Powanda MC, et al. Biochem Pharmacol 1978 Jan 1;27(1):125-127
2 Robinson C, Weigly E. 1984, 46-54
3 Knodel LC, Talbert RL. Adverse effects of hypolipidaemic drugs. Med Toxicol 1987 Jan;2(1):10-32.
3 Powanda MC, Blackburn BS, Bostian KA, Fowler JP, Hauer EC, Pekarek RS. Clofibrate-induced alterations in zinc, iron and copper metabolism. Biochem Pharmacol 1978 Jan 1;27(1):125-127.
3 Powanda MC, Henriksen EL, Ayala E, Canonico PG. Clofibrate-induced alterations in serum protein patterns. Biochem Pharmacol. 1976 Apr 1;25(7):785-788.
3 Robinson C, Weigly E. Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy. New York: Macmillan, 1984, 46-54.
3 Roe DA. Essential hyperlipemia with xanthomatosis: effects of cholestyramine and clofibrate. Arch Dermatol 1968 Apr;97(4):436-445.
3 Vitamin E Fact Book. LaGrange, IL: VERIS (Vitamin E Research and Information Service), 1994
4 Powanda MC, et al. Biochem Pharmacol 1978 Jan 1;27(1):125-127
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