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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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Is Xanax an Opioid? Understanding the Differences and Risks
If you are asking is Xanax an opioid, the short answer is no: alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, a separate class with its own uses and its…
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Sertraline and Pregnancy: Key Information You Should Know
Decisions about sertraline and pregnancy are rarely about the drug alone. They weigh the risks of a medicine against the risks of leaving depression or anxiety…
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Is Ativan Addictive? A Comprehensive Guide to Risks and Effects
Is Ativan addictive is a fair question to ask about any benzodiazepine, and the useful answer separates two different things: the physical adaptation almost everyone develops…
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Azithromycin for Bronchitis: Benefits, Risks, and Treatment
Most people asking about azithromycin for bronchitis have had a cough for a week and want it gone. The honest answer is that antibiotics help a…
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An Adverse Drug Reaction is Preventable: Here is How
An adverse drug reaction is any unwanted effect a medicine causes, and a meaningful share of them can be headed off with better information rather than…
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Tacrolimus Mechanism of Action: Preventions & Side Effects
The tacrolimus mechanism of action is easier to follow than most drug pathways once you see the order of events: the drug grabs a carrier protein,…
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Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis: An Insightful Cure Step
Gene therapy for cystic fibrosis is one of the most closely watched areas in medicine, and also one of the easiest to misread in a headline.…
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All About Imuran & Azathioprine Metabolism
If you take Imuran or your doctor has suggested it, understanding azathioprine metabolism helps explain why two people on the same dose can have very different…
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Mnemonic
A serotonin reuptake inhibitors mnemonic is the fastest way to lock the SSRI drug names into memory, but exams and real patients both ask for more…
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