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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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Why Are Period Cramps So Painful? Causes & Relief
Cramps that double you over. A wave of nausea. An ache spreading into your back and thighs before you’ve even started bleeding. A painful period touches…
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Female Sexual Dysfunction: Symptoms, Types, & Treatment
Low desire and pain during sex. Trouble reaching orgasm, no matter how it used to feel. These complaints are common, not rare, and not something to…
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Low Libido (Low Sex Drive) in Women: Causes, HSDD & Genetics
A drop in sex drive can show up quietly. You stop initiating, and sex starts to feel like a chore, or your body doesn’t respond the…
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Sertraline and Pregnancy: Key Information You Should Know
Sertraline is a popular medication in the category of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that is mainly prescribed for depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic…
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How Long Does It Take for Ativan to Work? A Detailed Guide
Ativan, known generically as lorazepam, is a medication frequently prescribed for managing anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms. This drug belongs to the class of medication…
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Trileptal for Bipolar Disorder: In-Depth Guide to Treatment
Bipolar disorder is also called manic-depressive illness. In this condition, one feels a full range of emotion swings and tends to experience very high-level emotions ranging…
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Flomax for Females: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & Dosage
Flomax is the generic name for tamsulosin. It is used mainly to treat BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition where the prostate gland becomes enlarged.…
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