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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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Risks of Snorting Adderall: What You Need to Know
Adderall is a prescription medicine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Because of this, it is well known for its stimulant effect.…
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Signs Adderall XR Dose Is Too High: What to Look for
Adderall XR and Adderall IR are both recommended to treat attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (a disease that keeps you feeling dizzy during the…
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Is Trazodone a Narcotic Drug? Indications and Warnings
Before diving into “Is Trazodone a narcotic drug?”, let’s first understand what narcotics are. Drugs that relieve pain, while creating a state of unconsciousness, and addiction/dependence…
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COMT Gene Mutation Testing: Impact on Health & Treatment
The COMT gene plays a significant role in controlling the various biochemical processes occurring in the brain, specifically the breakdown of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, epinephrine,…
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Adderall effects on personality: A Detailed Review
Adderall is a prescription medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Narcolepsy. It contains a mixture of amphetamine salts that work by…
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Coming Out with Autism: A Personal and Empowering Journey
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts the way in which an individual thinks, perceives the world, and relates to others.…
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What Jobs can a Person with Chronophobia not do?
Chronophobia is the irrational fear of time or the passing of time, and it can profoundly affect a person’s day-to-day life, including their career. Time-based anxiety…
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Taking Adderall XR While Fasting: What You Need to Know
Fasting for religious, health, or lifestyle purposes is an increasingly popular activity. Suppose you are on medication, particularly one like Adderall XR (extended-release amphetamine salts). In…
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Toradol Vs Tramadol I Differences, Uses, And Precautions
Pain relief medications are essential for managing moderate to severe discomfort. Two commonly prescribed drugs, Toradol and Tramadol, are often confused due to their similar names…
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