Question 1

what are the likely side effects of high blood levels from nortriptyline?

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Very dry mouth: restlessness, palpitations

Question 2

could quetiapine increase blood levels of nortriptyline?

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Cardiac possible: Not so much on the change in blood levels but more concerning is the increased risk of heart rhythm problems, sometimes dangerous, by prolonging a portion of the ECG called the "QT interval".

Question 3

if you drink while you are on nortriptyline can it raise your blood alcohol level?

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Alcohol and meds: It may prove to stay in your system longer, but not raise the levels over all.

Question 4

can nortriptyline or clonazepam damage your blood vessels in head? having pressure, tension and throbbing. serious?

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Head: Not likely. Best to talk to a neurologist.

Question 5

nortriptyline safe? doc said will help headaches. i looked up side effects. fast heart rate. low blood pressure. hepatitis. these common side effects?

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Relatively safe: Nortriptyline is a medication that has been used for decades, can help headaches, and generally does not have the extreme adverse effects that you have described, though fast heart rate and low blood pressure among other adverse effects could occur.  As with any medicine, benefits versus risks must be considered. By starting low and increasing dose slowly, most side effects can often be avoided.

Question 6

what can happen from having high blood levels from taking nortiptyline?

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Depends: It depends how high.  All the side effects become more likely at the higher level and the risk of the serious ones, such as arrhythmias, also increases.

Question 7

risk of having low blood level?

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Need more info: If you have heavy periods you are at risk for low blood iron and hemoglobin and should take iron supplement. 
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 8

normal sugar blood level?

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100mg/dL or less: Physicians measure patient's fasting blood glucose. This is the blood sugar taken when the patient hasn't had food or drink for at least 8 hours. "normal" is considered to be 100mg/dl or less. There is a little leeway before a level is high enough to raise concern and necessitate intervention though. A non-fasting blood sugar - or random should be less than 150... Especially 2 hours after you eat.

Question 9

is 8.2 calcium blood level low ?

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Yes: While not dangerously low, 8.2 is slightly below most reference ranges of low normal.  Supplements and retesting are reasonable starting points for you.

Question 10

hemotologist  blood level 90,000 help  should i worry?

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Need more info: It is your platelet count that is 90,000? If so, you should consult a hematologists. You may start with your primary care provider to make that you have accurate test results.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

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