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Which Genetic Test Predicts How Effective Psychiatric Medication Are At Decreasing Future Psychosis?
Question: Hi Dr Sheppe,
What kind of genetic analysis should I get?
This is XXXXXXX XXXX feeling trapped by bipolar depression .
There's: CYP450, CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP1A2 or NAT2
What's the best time for you? I'm on CST
I feel confused as to how I become your patient when I am being sent to this same page again
What kind of genetic analysis should I get?
This is XXXXXXX XXXX feeling trapped by bipolar depression .
There's: CYP450, CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP1A2 or NAT2
What's the best time for you? I'm on CST
I feel confused as to how I become your patient when I am being sent to this same page again
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for your direct premium question. I've answered your other query regarding how we can do direct therapy together on your other thread. I'm on EST, by the way, as I live in NYC. For your question about genetic testing,let me give you my personal recommendation that I use with my patients.
The most popular and reliable genetic test available for psychiatric medications is GeneSight. I should mention that I have no financial connection to this company whatsoever -- it is simply the best and I and all my colleagues use it. The website is here:
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Here is an article discussing it:
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This test is often covered by insurance companies. I would check with GeneSight customer representatives as well as your doctor and insurance to figure out how much you can get covered. It is very expensive without insurance (about $3500), so make sure to try and get it covered. This test covers all CYP enzymes and many others.
Dr. Sheppe
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for your direct premium question. I've answered your other query regarding how we can do direct therapy together on your other thread. I'm on EST, by the way, as I live in NYC. For your question about genetic testing,let me give you my personal recommendation that I use with my patients.
The most popular and reliable genetic test available for psychiatric medications is GeneSight. I should mention that I have no financial connection to this company whatsoever -- it is simply the best and I and all my colleagues use it. The website is here:
XXXX
Here is an article discussing it:
XXXX
This test is often covered by insurance companies. I would check with GeneSight customer representatives as well as your doctor and insurance to figure out how much you can get covered. It is very expensive without insurance (about $3500), so make sure to try and get it covered. This test covers all CYP enzymes and many others.
Dr. Sheppe
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