Personalized Medicine through Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacogenomics (or PGx) testing studies how your unique genetic makeup affects the way you respond to different medications. It is a one-time, but comprehensive genetic test, that provides intel to ensure you are taking the right medications and dosages based on your unique DNA. Whether it is prescription meds or over the counter, a medication that will work well for one person, could cause adverse effects in another. No one person processes medications the same.
Have you ever wondered if you were taking the right medications for you?
If you answered yes to 1 or more of these questions, a PGx test may help you significantly on your path to achieving optimal health.
Nearly 30% of adults in the U.S. take 5+ medications
Drugs are involved in 80% of treatments & impact all aspects of a patient's life
Only 13% of primary care physicians consult with a pharmacist before prescribing new prescriptions
10,000 prescription medications are available on the market
Personalized Medicine
Customized drugs based on your individual genetic makeup
John has been taking Zoloft for his major depression for about 2 months. At his most recent visit with his psychiatrist, John said he is still not feeling better and is having side effects (dizziness, upset stomach, and anxious feelings). John has already tried several medications for his major depression without seeing a significant improvement. So, he and his psychiatrist decided to look deeper into what's causing these antidepressants to not be effective. A PGx test indicated that John is not able to eliminate Zoloft from his body which is what caused his poor experience. It also showed why his previous medications didn’t work properly and that helped his psychiatrist select a more appropriate medication that would have a higher likelihood of success in treating his condition.
Karen is thinking about taking a medication to help her to stop smoking. Her provider discussed placing her on Wellbutrin. Karen was nervous about taking this medication and wanted some information about how she may respond. Karen’s provider had a pharmacogenomics test run for her and it was discovered that Karen would not have the best results while taking Wellbutrin. This helped Karen’s provider from prescribing the wrong medication for Karen from the start instead of her experiencing unwanted side effects.
Gerald just began taking Zocor to help manage his high cholesterol. Within the first week of taking this medication, he started to experience intense muscle pain and weakness. It is possible that Gerald’s genetics are playing a role in how he removes this medication from his body. The build-up of Zocor in Gerald’s system could be linked to his genetics.
Mary has been taking Tramadol to help manage her osteoarthritis pain and complains that this medication does not manage her pain properly. This could be related to Mary’s unique genetic profile where she cannot properly activate Tramadol, which prevents this medication from providing proper pain control.
Precision Health Solutions pharmacogenomics test results are intended to be interpreted by a licensed healthcare provider. Please share the Patient Summary Report with all healthcare providers involved in prescribing and managing medication therapies. Though pharmacogenomics may help a physician determine appropriate medication therapy, abnormal or normal genetic results do not always indicate whether a medication will work properly. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare provider can determine appropriate medical therapy and associated risks identified in a pharmacogenetic gene test. Never modify, change, and/or discontinue any medication therapy prescribed or ordered unless directed by a licensed healthcare provider involved in the patient’s continuum of care.