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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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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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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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How Long Does It Take for Ativan to Work? A Detailed Guide
How long does it take for Ativan to work is one of the first things people want to know after filling a lorazepam prescription, and the…
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CYP2D6 Ultrarapid Metabolizer Symptoms: Can Pharmacogenomics Help?
Being a CYP2D6 ultrarapid metabolizer can turn an ordinary prescription into a problem, most famously with codeine and tramadol. Below you will find what causes this…
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Pharmacogenetics Test and ADHD
A pharmacogenetics test can help your prescriber understand how your body is likely to process ADHD medicines and many others. Below, we cover the basics of…
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Pharmacogenomics and Best Abemaciclib Dose (Verzenio)
Verzenio is the brand name for abemaciclib, a targeted breast cancer treatment taken as a tablet at home. That convenience shifts a lot of responsibility onto…
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Pharmacogenomics Testing at Home
Pharmacogenomics testing at home lets you learn how your genes may affect your response to common medicines using a simple cheek swab, without a lab visit.…
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How accurate is pharmacogenomics testing?
How accurate is pharmacogenomics testing? The short answer is that a quality lab can read the tested genes very reliably, but what a result means for…
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