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Can I eat this with Nortriptyline?
Nortriptyline can be taken with or without food. Alcohol may increase drowsiness. If you have diabetes, it may affect blood sugar levels.
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Quick answers
- Should I take Nortriptyline with food?
- You can take it with or without food.
- Can I eat st john’s wort with Nortriptyline?
- No, avoid it. Do not take St John's wort while you are being treated with nortriptyline as it increases side effects.
- Can I drink alcohol with Nortriptyline?
- Yes, with care. It may make you feel sleepy. Best to stop drinking alcohol until you see how the medicine affects you.
- Can I drink sugary drinks with Nortriptyline?
- Yes, with care. If you have diabetes, nortriptyline may affect blood sugar. You may need to test more often for the first few weeks.
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1 · What do you take?
Nortriptyline can be taken with or without food. Alcohol may increase drowsiness. If you have diabetes, it may affect blood sugar levels.
You can take nortriptyline with or without food as it does not usually upset your stomach. Alcohol may make you feel sleepy, so it might be best to stop drinking until you see how the medicine makes you feel. If you have diabetes, nortriptyline may affect your blood sugar levels and you may need to test more often.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take it with or without food.
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Foods to avoid with Nortriptyline· 5
Take care with Nortriptyline· 44
Fine with Nortriptyline· 7
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Further reading on Nortriptyline
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About nortriptyline
NHS medicines information on nortriptyline – what it’s used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot take nortriptyline
NHS medicines information on who can take nortriptyline and who may not be able to take it.
NHS website
How and when to take nortriptyline
NHS medicines information on dosage for nortriptyline, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Side effects of nortriptyline
NHS medicines information on side effects of nortriptyline and what you can do to cope.
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Taking nortriptyline with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with nortriptyline and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
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