Best Natural Alternatives for Common Prescription Drugs

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What if your fatigue, anxiety, or brain fog isn’t from your condition—but from the meds you’re taking? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe uncovers how common medications can deplete key nutrients, trigger side effects, and keep you from true healing. Learn what’s really going on—and the natural alternatives that work. Key Takeaways: * The top nutrient-depleting drugs and what they do to your body. * Symptoms that are actually caused by medications (not your illness). * Natural options for pain, anxiety, reflux, high cholesterol, and more. * How to heal by getting to the root cause—not masking it. Tune in to break free from symptom-chasing and discover smarter, safer ways to feel better. #NaturalMedicine #DrugSideEffects #FunctionalHealing -------------------- 0:00 Introduction 4:49 My first patient 7:38 Common Medication Side Effects 7:45 Fatigue 8:50 SSRI drugs 11:01 Hair loss/thinning 11:25 Immune Dysfunction 11:48 Weight Gain 12:15 Digestive Issues 13:18 Low Libido 15:49 Skin Issues 16:28 Bone Loss 16:42 Preserve Gold Ad 18:15 SSRI Antidepressant Drugs 21:49 Stimulants 24:56 Statins 30:36 NSAIDs 35:00 METFORMIN 37:28 Antihistamines 40:09 Benzodiazephines 41:17 Cozy Earth Ad 45:08 Sleep Aids 46:15 Corticosteroids 46:55 Thyroid Medications 50:50 Opioid Pain Killers 52:39 Antibiotics 58:30 The Health Institute -------------------- Links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8579431/ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db470.pdf https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/americans-take-prescriptions-a-large-portion-of-their-lives https://ssri.psu.edu/news/americans-will-spend-half-their-lives-taking-prescription-drugs-study-finds ​​https://pharmacy.msu.edu/resources/nutrient-depletion-is-an-often-overlooked-side-effect-of-some-medications https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr213.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4573453/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/654425/americans-say-overweight-slim-down.aspx https://gi.org/topics/irritable-bowel-syndrome/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6007725/ https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivation https://www.jwatch.org/na55225/2022/08/16/antidepressants-work-only-small-subset-patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31475623/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26424423/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26424423/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30564123/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4757677/ https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/ask-the-doctors-not-much-scientific-evidence-to-support-use-of-coq10-for-pain https://www.europeanreview.org/article/4579 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031395509000807?via%3Dihub https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5126440/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557385/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36464072/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8395812/ https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.02.20.25322455v1.full https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2787541 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430882/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35685421/ https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/methods-of-contraception/natural-family-planning/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0049017208001339?via%3Dihub https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/turmeric-wont-help-arthritis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547742/ ------ Ads: * Get your free wealth protection guide from Preserve Gold. Visit www.preservegold.com/axe or text AXE to 50505 to claim your free guide, and you could receive up to $15,000 in free gold or silver with a qualified purchase or account rollover. Don’t wait – claim your special offers today! * Upgrade your Summer with Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use code AXE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Sleep Cooler, Lounge Lighter, Stay Cozy. MB01LXXC1ZF1XCT -------------------- ➕ CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ Website → https://thehealthinstitute.com/ -------------------- DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.