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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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Caffeine Sensitivity & CYP1A2 Gene at LPA Levels
The CYP1A2 gene plays a crucial role in how our bodies metabolize caffeine. Located on chromosome 15, this gene codes for an enzyme that helps break…
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Understanding the PGx Gene Test for Anxiety Medication
Anxiety is not unfamiliar to most individuals, especially during stressful moments. It can sometimes appear as a nervousness or fear. However, to most, this tends to…
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How Long Does Zoloft Stay in Your Body?
Upon testing, it showed that it varies from person to person on ‘how long does Zoloft stay in your body.’ Although there are no specific rules…
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder with Pharmacogenetic Testing
Bipolar disorder is another psychiatric illness where disturbances related to mood, energy, and activities prevail. A person may experience intense mania and even deep depression with…
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ADHD treatment without medication
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly diagnosed in children but often continues into adulthood. It is characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and…
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How accurate is pharmacogenomics testing?
Pharmacogenomics uses a patient’s genetic makeup to predict how accurately a drug will work. Understanding the genetic makeup also allows for dosage adjustment and improved treatment…
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Considerations of Pharmacogenetic Testing in Children
Pharmacogenetic, or PGx, testing has been cited to be useful in helping doctors understand children’s reactions to drugs. In the U.S., around 60% of children are…
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Top 5 PGx Testing Benefits
Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing has recently emerged to make medications more personalized at error free. Based on your genetic makeup, PGx testing analyzes how your body will…
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Why Men’s Health Matters and How PGx Test Helps
Men, on average, do not like to visit clinics, especially for the Pgx test. They tend to visit doctors when early symptoms of the disease have…
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