When do you consider pharmacogenetic testing to assist in the selection of antipsychotic medications?
In light of the publication from Gras et al., PMID 40662264.
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Have you ever used pharmacogenetic testing to guide antipsychotic selection?
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Psychiatry · South Broward Hospital District
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I don't usually consider it, as the evidence of clinical use isn't warranted unless the patient is on heroic dosing or has side effects to every medication. I usually will get plasma levels, and you can get plasma levels for pretty much any antipsychotic - it's a cheaper GeneSight.
For example, if I...
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