Pharmacogenetic testing: A waste of time for predicting response
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Q: I was wondering if you've used genetic testing to help choose an antidepressant. I have one patient who is requesting it but hasn't actually "failed" any antidepressant trials. She doesn't like the idea of waiting several weeks just to find out something may not work. Cost is not an issue for her and frankly even if I don't order it I think she'll probably do it anyways. My understanding is that those tests are really more about how quickly you metabolize drugs which isn't really the same thing efficacy.How would you go about counseling someone on this?
Pharmacogenetic testing: A waste of time for predicting response
Pharmacogenetic testing: A waste of time for…
Pharmacogenetic testing: A waste of time for predicting response
Q: I was wondering if you've used genetic testing to help choose an antidepressant. I have one patient who is requesting it but hasn't actually "failed" any antidepressant trials. She doesn't like the idea of waiting several weeks just to find out something may not work. Cost is not an issue for her and frankly even if I don't order it I think she'll probably do it anyways. My understanding is that those tests are really more about how quickly you metabolize drugs which isn't really the same thing efficacy.How would you go about counseling someone on this?