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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
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,…
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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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Does PGx Help in Providing Practical Cardiovascular Medicine
In practical cardiovascular medicine, genetics changes prescribing in a few well-defined places and almost nowhere else. This guide separates the pairings with real guidance, such as…
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Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Guidelines: An Overview
If you or someone you care for has developed involuntary movements on an antipsychotic, tardive dyskinesia treatment works best when it starts early and stays under…
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CYP2D6 Ultrarapid Metabolizer Symptoms: Can Pharmacogenomics Help?
Being a CYP2D6 ultrarapid metabolizer can turn an ordinary prescription into a problem, most famously with codeine and tramadol. Below you will find what causes this…
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Pharmacogenetics Test and ADHD
A pharmacogenetics test can help your prescriber understand how your body is likely to process ADHD medicines and many others. Below, we cover the basics of…
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Signs Your Adderall Dose Is Too Low
Deciding whether your adderall dose is too low is harder than it sounds, because a weak response can also come from poor sleep, mistimed doses, another…
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How is diabetes secondary to PTSD: Know the Fact
People search for diabetes secondary to PTSD for two different reasons: to understand the biology, and to understand a VA claim. This guide covers both, separates…
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Pharmacogenomics and Best Abemaciclib Dose (Verzenio)
Verzenio is the brand name for abemaciclib, a targeted breast cancer treatment taken as a tablet at home. That convenience shifts a lot of responsibility onto…
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17 Symptoms of Complex PTSD: Know the Depth of Trauma
The 17 symptoms of complex PTSD are easier to make sense of when you see how they cluster rather than reading them as a flat list.…
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Who Prescribes Medication For Mental Health Medication: Complete Guide
Who can prescribe mental health medication is a practical question with a state-by-state answer. Several types of clinician can, waiting times differ enormously between them, and…
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