A simple genetic test can provide information about how your body may process or respond to certain medications. This can give your psychiatrist another useful piece of information when considering medication choices, dosing, and possible side effects.
Psychiatric medications affect people differently. Finding an effective treatment may require careful adjustments along the way. We work with you to understand what’s helping, address side effects, and make thoughtful changes when needed.
Your genetic information may provide useful insight into how your body processes certain medications.
We consider these results alongside your symptoms, treatment history, side effects, and other clinical factors when making medication decisions.
Your pharmacogenomic results become one part of the overall treatment picture. We consider them along with your symptoms, medical history, previous medication experiences, side effects, and other clinical factors to help make more informed treatment decisions.