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When do you consider pharmacogenetic testing to assist in the selection of antipsychotic medications?

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Psychiatry · South Broward Hospital District

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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