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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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Featured · Pain managementWhy Do Statins Cause Muscle Pain? Causes & Risk Factors
Sore legs & heavy shoulders. Aching that started right around the time you filled a new cholesterol prescription. If this sounds familiar, you’re dealing with one of the most common complaints tied to statins: muscle pain. Doctors call it statin-induced myopathy once…
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Mnemonic
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors mnemonic (SSRIs) are prescription medications belonging to the drugs category used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety,…
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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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How Long Does Ritalin Last? A Comprehensive Guide
Ritalin is a medication belonging to the methylphenidate family and is among the most commonly prescribed drugs for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…
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How Long Does Benzodiazepine Stay in System
Benzodiazepines, commonly known as benzos, are a class of psychoactive drugs primarily used for their sedative, anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing), muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties. Benzodiazepines, like Xanax…
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Is Amitriptyline Good for Overactive Bladder?
An overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition characterized by a frequent and urgent need to urinate, often accompanied by incontinence. It severely hampers everyday daily life…
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VRAYLAR: Cariprazine Bipolar Connection
Vraylar (Cariprazine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It primarily…
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How Fast Does Ketamine Work for Anxiety? An In-Depth Guide
A drug that was developed as an anesthetic, ketamine has recently gained much attention for its potential in psychiatric disorders, most especially anxiety. Traditionally, ketamine is…
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Atomoxetine vs Adderall
Atomoxetine (Strattera) belongs to the selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) category. It solely treats ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in children (6 years and older), teenagers,…
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