If you are a white, small-boned female like me, you have probably had bone density tests beginning post-menopause. If you are male, I doubt if you have had that test. It might be time for you to request one if you have COPD. 

It has been proven that corticosteroids and other medications can remove calcium from the system, thus putting you at greater risk of osteoporosis. Among those other medications, we find medications that control blood pressure, Furosemide (Lasix®) and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ®. This class of drugs is used to reduce Blood pressure by moving fluid out of the body by an action on the kidney. Nutrients depleted: These drugs deplete Calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins C, B1 and B6, and Zinc. Synthroid (Levothyroxine) is for treating people who have hypothyroidism. Synthroid depletes the body’s calcium through the urine. 

Other drugs that deplete the body of calcium are Antacids (Maalox, Mylanta), H2 blockers (Pepcid®, Zantac®), Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) – Nexium®, Prevacid®, Protonix®, and Aciphex®. To see a complete list of medications that remove nutrients from the body you need to consult TOP 10 MEDICATIONS THAT DEPLETE YOUR BODY OF ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS | LinkedIn