Has your doctor prescribed several different types of antidepressants or other psychiatric medications to try and find one that works for you? Have you tried to find the right medication only to be disappointed by no real positive effects on your symptoms?
I have spoken with clients who feel really discouraged by the lack of effective options available to them by way of prescription medications. Although they want to find a prescription option that will help them feel better, sometimes these medications leave them with weight gain, worsened symptoms, or having no effect at all on their sense of well-being. This process can be exhausting and truly frustrating. Oftentimes, clients will “give up” because they conclude that these medications just don’t work!
However, there are ways to streamline this process and find the right fit without the headaches of all the trial and error. One such process is genetic testing to identify specific gene mutations that affect how certain medications interact with one’s system. Having a better understanding of a patient’s biology can allow physicians to know which classes of psychiatric medications are best and worst for their patients.
There are several different genetic testing options out there. The link below is just one of the options to check out and share with your physician.
Do the research and if you have been searching for the right medication without much success, talk to your doctor about genetic testing for medication effectiveness.