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What could cause/explain significantly (4.5x norm rang)elevated plasma norepinephrine levels in blood test , but normal urinary norepinephrine levels?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Several things: Including daily doses of snri's -- medications used to treat depression. See your doctor; the evaluation can be complex.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Details?: Was the urinary norepi a random or 24hr? Spot urines tend to not be as accurate as 24 hr. Lead toxicity is one of the things that can inhibit proper breakdown of norepinephrine.

Answered 11/29/2012

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I read that norepinephrine reduces brain blood flow. Does snri do that also?

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