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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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How is diabetes secondary to PTSD: Know the Fact
People search for diabetes secondary to PTSD for two different reasons: to understand the biology, and to understand a VA claim. This guide covers both, separates…
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17 Symptoms of Complex PTSD: Know the Depth of Trauma
The 17 symptoms of complex PTSD are easier to make sense of when you see how they cluster rather than reading them as a flat list.…
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Lithium Carbonate for Paranoid Schizophrenia: An Overview
Lithium carbonate works within a narrow safety margin, so the monitoring around it matters as much as the prescription itself. This guide covers what gets checked…
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Can You Take Wellbutrin and Diphenhydramine Together?
Plenty of people end up taking wellbutrin and diphenhydramine on the same day without planning to, usually because a nighttime cold remedy or sleep aid contains…
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Is Trazodone a Narcotic Drug? Indications and Warnings
Is trazodone a narcotic is usually asked for a practical reason: people want to know whether they are taking something habit forming. The short answer is…
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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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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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CYP2C19 Rapid Metabolizer
If a gene report lists you as a CYP2C19 rapid metabolizer, you probably want to know which of your medicines this affects and what to ask…
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