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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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COMT Gene Mutation Testing: Impact on Health & Treatment
A COMT gene mutation test looks at one common variant in a gene that helps clear dopamine and related chemicals. Before you order one, it is…
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Adderall effects on personality: A Detailed Review
People search for adderall effects on personality for two very different reasons: either they feel like a better version of themselves, or someone close to them…
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Coming Out with Autism: A Personal and Empowering Journey
Coming out with autism is a decision, not an obligation. Who you tell, when and how much are yours to set, and the right answer differs…
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What Jobs can a Person with Chronophobia not do?
Chronophobia describes a distressing fear of time passing, and most articles about it jump straight to a list of jobs you supposedly cannot do. That framing…
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Taking Adderall XR While Fasting: What You Need to Know
Taking Adderall XR while fasting comes up constantly during Ramadan, on intermittent fasting schedules and before medical procedures. The good news is that food matters less…
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Toradol Vs Tramadol I Differences, Uses, And Precautions
Toradol vs tramadol is one of the most common mix-ups in pain care, and the two drugs are not interchangeable. This guide sorts out what each…
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Genetic Testing for ADHD Medication: Customized Treatment
If you or your child has cycled through several prescriptions, genetic testing for ADHD medication can add one more piece of information to the puzzle. This…
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Emotional Sobriety for Enhancing Recovery and Well-Being
Emotional sobriety describes what comes after the substance stops: learning to feel difficult things without being run by them. It is a skill set rather than…
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A comprehensive guide on Self Compassion Relationship OCD
Self compassion relationship OCD work is not a substitute for treatment, and it is not positive thinking. It is a specific set of skills that make…
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