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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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What is Metformin Used for Typically? Benefits & Risks
What is metformin used for in everyday practice? Mostly for type 2 diabetes, often for insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome, and sometimes to slow the…
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COMT Gene Mutation Symptoms
Searches for COMT gene mutation symptoms usually lead to long lists of traits attributed to one common variant. This guide gives you the careful version: what…
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Medication for ADHD: How Genetics Can Improve Treatment
Choosing a medication for ADHD is rarely a one-visit decision, and genetics is only one piece of it. This guide explains how stimulants and non-stimulants are…
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CPIC: The Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium
CPIC is the group behind many of the dosing recommendations printed on a pharmacogenomic report. This article explains what the consortium does, then adds a practical…
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How long does buprenorphine Stay in Your System
How long does buprenorphine stay in your system is mostly a question about its unusually long half life and its tight grip on the opioid receptor.…
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Does Xanax Lower Blood Pressure? Know the Fact
Does Xanax lower blood pressure? Only indirectly, by calming the anxiety that pushes readings up, and never as a treatment for hypertension. This guide covers xanax…
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Podocan: PODN Gene
The podn gene encodes a protein called podocan, part of the scaffolding that holds tissues together. It appears in cardiovascular and cancer research, and almost never…
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Voriconazole Dosing and Interactions
Voriconazole dosing is unusual among antifungals because two people on the same milligrams can end up with blood levels that differ several times over. Genetics, liver…
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Can You Overdose on Xanax? Understanding Risks and Dangers
Can you overdose on Xanax? Yes, and the risk climbs steeply when alprazolam is combined with alcohol, opioids or other sedatives. So the real answer to…
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