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Pharmacogenomics, explained by the pharmacists who read the reports
Plain-language writing on CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 metabolizer status, drug gene interactions, antidepressant and statin selection, insurance coverage, and what a pharmacogenomic test can and cannot tell you.
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Every article is written or reviewed by a licensed pharmacist at our Dallas laboratory and dated so you can see how current the guidance is.
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Menstrual Migraine: Causes, Symptoms & Relief Options
A headache builds behind one eye two days before your period, right on schedule. No amount of coffee or Tylenol touches it. If this happens most…
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Why Do Depression Symptoms Return? Causes & Signs
Depression symptoms can return even when treatment worked the first time. Maybe you felt steady for months, or years, and the same heaviness is back: Flat…
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Genetic Testing for Psychiatric Medications: What to Know
Most people don’t feel better on their first psychiatric medication. STAR*D, the largest real-world antidepressant study on record, found that only about 37% of participants reached…
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How Long Does It Take for Ativan to Work? A Detailed Guide
Ativan, known generically as lorazepam, is a medication frequently prescribed for managing anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms. This drug belongs to the class of medication…
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Trileptal for Bipolar Disorder: In-Depth Guide to Treatment
Bipolar disorder is also called manic-depressive illness. In this condition, one feels a full range of emotion swings and tends to experience very high-level emotions ranging…
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Somatosensory System and Phenytoin: Connection with Seizures
Before discussing Somatosensory System and Phenytoin, it’s critical to understand these terms. While you may already be aware, here we have explained these terms separately and…
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Mental Health Medication Management
Mental health matters and management of our mental health should involve no or least risks. Typically, medications involve trial and error which means trying a medicine…
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Who Prescribes Medication For Mental Health Medication: Complete Guide
Mental health is as important as the health of your heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver. Your brain does more than you would probably think, on top…
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Understanding OCPD and DBT: Step-by-Step Guide for Therapy
Mental health awareness has grown significantly in recent years, and with that, we now have better tools to understand and treat complex conditions like Obsessive-Compulsive Personality…
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