Question 1

what kind of disease is related to norepinephrine deficiencies?

Accepted Answer

Extremely rare one: Some people who suffer from depression are helped with drugs that increase the norepinephrine stores in nerve endings. Drugs such as Effexor (venlafaxine) or wellbutrin do this. Haveing a severe deficiency of these neurotransmitters is very rare and life threatening.
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Question 2

how does  norepinephrine work?

Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitter: Norepinephrine (ne) is a molecule used to carry signals to organs in the body. Ne is present throughout the body including the heart, blood vesssels and brain. Ne work with certain adrenergic receptors. Outside of the brain, ne primarily cause blood pressure to increase. Ne can be given intravenously to support blood pressure. In the brain, it is thought to effect attention and emotion.

Question 3

can you get norepinephrine levels checked? if so how?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally checked in blood &/or urine; byproducts of nor-epi are generally checked & 24 hour test may be needed.  The levels in blood and urine don't necessary reflect levels in the brain.  Checking levels in the brain would call for a spinal tap and not performed in routine practice.  Unless looking to diagnose pheochromocytoma, no other medical reasons are indicated for checking nor-epi levels.

Question 4

what is norepinephrine? another type of adrenaline?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Norepinephrine is epinephrine(adrenalin) minus one small chemical "side group".  They are very similar, but do to the molecular difference, even though they do many of the same things, there are subtle differences in function, especially in regards to neurotransmission.

Question 5

what is the difference between epinephrine and norepinephrine?

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Both: Are made in the adrenal glands of the body and are released in response to a need for increased energy. The fight or flight phenomenon. The biggest difference is that nor-epi causes more vasoconstriction of blood vessels where epi causes more increase in heart rate and cardiac output through contractility.

Question 6

what is the difference between norepinephrine and epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

1 extra carbon atom: Epinephrine has 1 more carbon & 2 more hydrogen atoms then norepinephrine.  This small difference makes the molecules look different, so they interact differently with receptors, and have different effects.  One example: norEpinephrine narrows blood vessels, increasing blood pressure; Epinephrine can narrow some arteries while dilating others, and can raise or lower blood pressure.

Question 7

what causes acceleration in reuptake or norepinephrine and dopamine?

Accepted Answer

Unknown.: Your question is extraordinarily sophisticated. It reflects the theory that since antidepressant medications inhibit reuptake, then reuptake may have been "accelerated." But too little is known to be sure about about this.  Reuptake, for example, may have been normal, with a need for additional inhibition. At this point molecular theories of depression lag behind clinical knowledge.

Question 8

i bought a supplement that says it raises norepinephrine. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Be careful!: Norepinephrine (ne) is a molecule used to carry signals to organs in the body. Ne is present throughout the body including the heart, blood vesssels and brain. Ne work with certain adrenergic receptors. Outside of the brain, ne primarily cause blood pressure to increase. Ne can be given intravenously to support blood pressure. In the brain, it is thought to effect attention and emotion.

Question 9

is there any bad interaction between ecstasy (mdma) and nris (norepinephrine reputake inhibitors)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You don't need a bad interaction to have a bad experience with ecstasy.  Both have stimulant like properties which can cause flushing, palpitations and psychosis. Ecstasy can be very dangerous in chronic use leading to depression which is hard to treat.  It burns out your pleasure centers like Cocaine and other stimulants.

Question 10

what is the dosing range of pristiq (desvenlafaxine)..and at what dose does it effect norepinephrine?

Accepted Answer

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine): Or desvenlafaxine is an SNRI commonly prescribed to treat depression &amp; anxiety (tho FDA approved to treat MDD at this time). The approved dose range is from 50 - 100 mg. however, you should take exactly the dose prescribed by your doc. The med effects norepi at all doses. Talk with your doc about the best way to take your meds &amp; the best treatment strategy for ur depression! Be well!

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