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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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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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CYP2B6 Intermediate Metabolizers’ Response to Medications
The role of the CYP2B6 enzyme in drug metabolism is crucial, especially for individuals undergoing HIV treatment. CYP2B6 intermediate metabolizers, who possess a moderate level of…
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Abilify With Seizure Medication: A Full Review
Abilify (aripiprazole) is one of the most commonly used atypical antipsychotics, treating diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. It works in the…
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Warfarin Antidote: Managing the Reversal of Anticoagulation
Warfarin has been one of the most frequently prescribed oral anticoagulants for treating various conditions brought about by blood clotting disorders for decades. It is used…
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Does PGx Help in Providing Practical Cardiovascular Medicine
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is transforming cardiovascular medicine by enabling personalized treatment approaches based on a patient’s genetic profile. In particular, PGx is helping cardiologists optimize the use…
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Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Guidelines: An Overview
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a neurologic disorder involving involuntary, repetitive body movements that often result from long-term use of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics and other dopamine…
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CYP2D6 Ultrarapid Metabolizer Symptoms: Can Pharmacogenomics Help?
Cytochrome P450 2D6, commonly referred to as CYP2D6 is one of the key enzymes in the liver responsible for metabolizing approximately 25% of clinically used medications.…
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Pharmacogenetics Test and ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions in the United States. According to the CDC, approximately 6 million children between the ages of 3–17 have been diagnosed with…
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Signs Your Adderall Dose Is Too Low
Adderall is a widely prescribed medication for individuals diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While it can significantly improve focus, concentration, and impulse control, finding the right…
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How is diabetes secondary to PTSD: Know the Fact
Diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder are two unrelated health issues. However, recent research studies have indicated an alarming relationship between the two medical conditions. PTSD is…
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