Drug Interactions between nortriptyline and R.E.C.K.
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- nortriptyline
- R.E.C.K. (clonidine/epinephrine/ketorolac/ropivacaine)
Interactions between your drugs
cloNIDine nortriptyline
Applies to: R.E.C.K. (clonidine / epinephrine / ketorolac / ropivacaine) and nortriptyline
Talk to your doctor before using cloNIDine and nortriptyline. This combination may cause nausea, vomiting, sweating, flushing, dizziness, stiff neck, headache or heart palpitations. If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
nortriptyline EPINEPHrine
Applies to: nortriptyline and R.E.C.K. (clonidine / epinephrine / ketorolac / ropivacaine)
Nortriptyline should not be used with EPINEPHrine except in cases of emergency. If your doctor wants you to take this combination a dosage adjustment may be necessary. Your blood pressure may need to be checked more frequently. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
cloNIDine food
Applies to: R.E.C.K. (clonidine / epinephrine / ketorolac / ropivacaine)
CloNIDine and ethanol (alcohol) may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
nortriptyline food
Applies to: nortriptyline
Ask your doctor before using nortriptyline together with ethanol (alcohol), this can alter the effects of nortriptyline and cause increased side effects. Call the doctor if you experience uneven heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, confusion, agitation, vomiting, blurred vision, sweating, muscle stiffness, feeling light-headed, and seizures. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages, to avoid alcohol, and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ketorolac food
Applies to: R.E.C.K. (clonidine / epinephrine / ketorolac / ropivacaine)
Ask your doctor before using ketorolac together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while taking ketorolac. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by ketorolac. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
EPINEPHrine food
Applies to: R.E.C.K. (clonidine / epinephrine / ketorolac / ropivacaine)
Both EPINEPHrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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