If a patient takes four or more medications regularly or has had an adverse reaction that resulted in a doctor or emergency room visit, then they may benefit from Pharmacogenetic testing.
Also, a combination of the following conditions indicates an increased risk of adverse reactions to medications. Pharmacogenetic testing coupled with our GeneMedRx decision support tool may help reduce the risk.
- Over 65 years of age
- Experiencing unwanted side effects from medication(s)
- Feels their medications aren’t working
- Currently taking or considering any of the following medications:
Abilify (aripiprazole)
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Adapin, Sinequan (doxepin)
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Celebrex (celecoxib)
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Clozaril (clozapine)
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codeine
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Coreg (carvedilol)
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Coumadin (warfarin) - only if INR is not stable
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Detrol (tolterodine)
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Diabeta, Micronase,
Glynase (glyburide )
Diabinese (chlorpropamide)
digoxin
Dilantin (phenytoin)
Effexor (venlafaxine)
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Evozac (cevimeline)
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Glucotrol (glipizide)
Inderal (propranalol)
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Lamisil (terbinafine)
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lithium
Lopressor, Toprol
(metoprolol)
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Mellaril (thioridazine)
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metformin
Neurodex
(dextromethorphan & quinidine)
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Nexium (esomeprazole)
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Plavix (clopidogrel)
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Prozac (fluoxetine)
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quinidine
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Risperdal (risperidone)
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Rythmol (propafenone)
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Spiriva (tiotropium)
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Strattera (atomexetine)
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Symbyax (fluoxetine
and olanzapine)
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tamoxifen
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Tegretol (carbamazepine)
theophylline
Timolol
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Ultram (tramadol)
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Valium (diazepam)
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Vfend (voriconazole)
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Viracept (nelfinavir)
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Vivactil (protriptyline)
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Xenazine (tetrabenazine)
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Yasmin
(Drospirenone & Ethinyl Estradiol)
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- Has one or more of the following medical conditions:
acid reflux
mental health condition
arthritis
cancer
asthma/COPD
thyroid disorder
organ transplant
diabetes
osteoporosis
blood pressure (high)
cholesterol (high)
migraines
peptic ulcer
depression
prostate (enlarged)
depression
arthritis
pregnancy
post MI surgery
References
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1753048
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ScienceResearch/ResearchAreas/Pharmacogenetics/ucm083378.htm
http://www.medsandaging.org/
By Kristine Ashcraft, B.S. Last Reviewed 5/27/11
