Blog
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.
-
Featured · Pain ManagementWhy Do Statins Cause Muscle Pain? Causes & Risk Factors
Statins cause muscle pain for a mix of reasons, and the mix is different for every person. This section goes past the basics into what actually drives the ache, how prescribers test whether the statin is to blame, what relief options exist,…
16 min read
Latest articles
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.
-
Avoidable Medical Errors: Causes, Consequences, & Solutions
Most avoidable medical errors are not caused by one careless person. They happen where information gets handed from one place to another and something falls out…
17 min read -
Seroquel Overdose: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
A Seroquel overdose is a medical emergency, and the safest thing you can do is recognize it early and call for help instead of waiting it…
16 min read -
Effexor vs Lexapro: Differences, Effectiveness, Side Effects
The choice between Effexor vs Lexapro is rarely about which drug is stronger. It is about which one fits your symptoms, your other conditions and the…
18 min read -
Genome-Based Diagnostics
Genome-based diagnostics covers everything from a single-gene test to sequencing an entire exome, and the tests differ enormously in what they can actually settle. This guide…
13 min read -
SLCO1B1 Decreased Function
SLCO1B1 decreased function is one of the most common findings on a pharmacogenomic report, and it matters most if you take, or may soon take, a…
12 min read -
What is a PGx Test and Genomic Medicine?
What is a PGx test, and how does it fit into genomic medicine? In short, it is a one-time DNA test that shows how your genes…
12 min read -
Modafinil vs Adderall: A Detailed Comparison and Analysis
Most people searching modafinil vs adderall want one answer: which drug should I be on? That depends on what you are being treated for, since only…
15 min read -
Managing Effexor Withdrawal: Guide to Symptoms and Solutions
Effexor withdrawal has a reputation for being harder than most, and the reason is chemistry rather than willpower. Venlafaxine leaves the body quickly, so small gaps…
16 min read -
Tetrabenazine Dose (XENAZINE Dose)
The tetrabenazine dose someone can safely take is one of the few in medicine where the label itself asks for a genetic test first. Above 50…
15 min read
Have a question an article did not answer?
Talk to a pharmacist before you buy. The consultation is free, takes about twenty minutes, and there is nothing to sign.