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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
If you have ever wondered why are period cramps so painful for you when a friend barely notices hers, the answer usually sits in three places…
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Female Sexual Dysfunction: Symptoms, Types, & Treatment
Female sexual dysfunction is an umbrella term covering three different problems with three different treatment paths, which is why generic advice so often misses. This guide…
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Low Libido (Low Sex Drive) in Women: Causes, HSDD & Genetics
Low libido in women is one of the most common concerns raised in a gynecology visit, and one of the least often explained well. This guide…
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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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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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Trileptal for Bipolar Disorder: In-Depth Guide to Treatment
Using Trileptal for bipolar disorder is an off-label choice, so it helps to know exactly what the evidence supports and what monitoring comes with it. This…
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Flomax for Females: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & Dosage
Flomax for females is prescribed off-label, which means it has never been approved by the FDA for use in women. That does not make it wrong,…
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