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Rexulti® vs Abilify®: Finding the Right Medication

Rexulti® vs Abilify®: Which is Right for You? Welcome to our comprehensive comparison of two widely used antipsychotic medications, Rexulti and Abilify. If you or a loved one is navigating the treatment of mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, or bipolar disorder, it's essential to understand the differences, similarities, and key factors to consider when choosing between these extended-release medications. This blog will delve into the active ingredients, u

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Trazodone® vs. Xanax®: Key Similarities and Differences

Trazodone® and Xanax® are two medications commonly prescribed for mental health conditions, but they differ in some key ways. Understanding their similarities and differences can help individuals make informed decisions about their treatment options. In this blog, we will explore the key similarities and differences between Trazodone and Xanax, including their uses, mechanisms of action, side effects, potential interactions, risks of abuse, and whether it is safe to take them together. Key Tak

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Genetic Testing for High Blood Pressure

Every time your heart beats, it pushes blood through your veins, arteries, and capillaries so they can transport the blood to the rest of your body. When you have normal blood pressure levels, your system functions perfectly. However, if you suffer from high blood pressure levels, your body has to work harder to transport blood through your veins. This increases your risk of serious conditions like heart disease, strokes, and kidney failure leading many people to ask can high blood pressure be g

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Genetic Testing for Medication Efficacy

What is DNA testing for medication efficacy? A DNA test for medications specifically tests your genetics to identify differences in your genes or chromosomes. This test looks for certain variations in your genes known to affect multiple different medications for cancer, infectious diseases, hypertension, heart failure, psychological issues such as ADHD or depression, anticoagulation, and dozens more. Genetic testing for medication efficacy will help determine which medicines should be avoided a

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Genetic Factors in ADHD Medication Metabolism

Patients diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are prescribed medications that help improve normal brain chemistry. Prior to medication, they may struggle to focus on work or at school and find it difficult to complete daily tasks. This often leads to frustration, anger, and stress. Fortunately, ADHD medication is designed to improve a patient’s concentration, attention, and mood by targeting these brain chemicals: norepinephrine and dopamine. Finding the right medicatio

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Nuvigil® vs Provigil®: What You Need to Know

When it comes to treating sleep disorders and excessive sleepiness, two prescription drugs often come to mind: Nuvigil and Provigil. The FDA has approved these medications, and they are commonly used to improve wakefulness in individuals with conditions like narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work disorder. But what exactly are Nuvigil and Provigil, how do they work, and what are their potential side effects? In this blog, we'll explore the similarities, differences, and various aspe

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ClarityX® Enhances Max Rx® Test's Capabilities with Additional Reported Medications

ClarityX® a leading provider of gene-based medication testing, is proud to announce the expansion of their pharmacogenetic test Max Rx. The new upgraded test builds upon the popularity and success of the ClarityX® Max Rx® Test. A total of 39 new medications have been added. This includes additional medications for Cardiology, Rheumatology, and Urologicals, including popular ED medications, see a complete updated medication list HERE. The expanded Max Rx® test now brings the total number of com

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How Pharmacogenetics Testing Can Help Choose The Right Medication

What is pharmacogenetics testing? Pharmacogenetics testing is a simple one-time test that reads some of your genes. Your genes are responsible for more than how you look. Pharmacogenetics testing looks specifically at the genes that are responsible for how your body processes medicines. When you have a pharmacogenetics test done you only have to do a simple cheek swab. The swab is rubbed along the insides of your cheeks, put in a container, and then sent to the lab. That swab now contains a sm

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ADHD vs ADD

In the United States, over 6 million children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While the condition is well-known, there’s lots of misinformation about its exact nature — many people don’t understand the difference between ADHD and ADD (attention deficit disorder). Let’s take a closer look at these conditions, their symptoms and how they’re treated. What Is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic mental health condition charac

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Genetic Swab Test For Medications

Medications work differently in different people. Just as you may have red hair and freckles, but your sibling has brown hair with tanned skin; your genetics also affect how your body process medicines. Common medicines affected by our genetics include mental health medications. It can be exceedingly difficult to predict which mental health medication will work best for you. Genetic testing can help. Every year over forty-three million Americans experience mental illness. While most with a men

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What Causes Your ADHD Medications To Stop Working?

Medication is currently the best form of ADHD treatment and works well for both adults and children. With the many medication options available on the market, each with its benefits and side effects that differ from person to person, finding the right medication can be tough. ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is based on the DSM V criteria where a person has times of inattention and of hyperactivity or impulsivity with multiple symptoms that occur in at least 2 different settin

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What is the Best ADHD Medication for My Kids?

Many parents may find it challenging raising their children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), as these children often have difficulty staying still and concentrating on tasks. Often, a parent may also have undiagnosed ADHD since ADHD runs in families, making it even more difficult for parents. Stimulant medication has been shown to be a safe and effective way to relieve these symptoms. Stimulants help those with ADHD focus better and maintain better control of their behavior

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Why Most Medications Don’t Work As Intended?

Introduction: When pharmaceutical companies are testing new medications, they choose a specific population to increase the odds of the medication working. Clinical trials enroll patients who meet specific criteria. Criteria for who participates in a clinical trial include age, sex, medical history, previous medications tried, the stage of the disease, the type of disease, lab values, and more. If a medication is approved, it is population and indication specific. Approval, then, is based on an

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The Role Genes Play in How You Metabolize Prescription Medications

Introduction More than 131 million Americans take at least one prescription medication daily, many taking four or more. The greater the number of medications a person takes the greater the risk of having an adverse reaction or event. Unfortunately, adverse reactions to a medication lead to over 1.3 million emergency department visits each year. Adverse drug events are seven times more likely to occur in older adults. Blood thinners to protect from heart attacks or stroke, diabetes medicati

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Effexor® vs. Lexapro®: What's the Difference?

Introduction Effexor and Lexapro have both been on the market for a long time and both have been described for patients with symptoms of depression. But each medication has its pros and cons, and each may have different side effects or possible drug interactions. Learn about which antidepressants might be right for you, what questions to ask your doctor about each, and what to expect while you’re on these medications. These medications can be lifesavers, or they can be difficult. Learning as

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