Medicines That Heal but Steal: How Common Drugs Can Quietly Drain Your Nutrients

Experts warn that long-term use of everyday medications may trigger hidden deficiencies with serious health consequences

Medicines are designed to treat illness and restore balance—but what many people don’t realize is that long-term use of certain common drugs can slowly deplete the body of essential nutrients. Over time, this silent drain can leave individuals with fatigue, poor immunity, weakened bones, and even nerve damage—symptoms often mistaken for unrelated health issues.

Dietitian and Nutritionist Dr. Garima Goyal explains that medications like aspirin, birth control pills, antacids, and even antibiotics interfere with the body’s ability to absorb or utilize vitamins and minerals. “People think side effects only come from the drug itself, but nutrient depletion is an often-overl