Posted by oracle on July 28, 2002, at 20:54:34
In reply to Re: have not you posted this several times - oracle, posted by LostBoyinNC1 on July 27, 2002, at 20:32:46
> > >This is probably due to genetic polymorphisms of the liver enzymes that metabolize these medications. Some people can become deathly ill on medication combos that don't bother others, and unfortunately, there are still many doctors out there that are unaware of the importance of learning about the potential dangers of drug interactions.
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> > is there anything a doctor can do to test a patient or know ahead of time?
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> No. There are no tests in psychiatry
There are lots of tests in psychiatry. Just none
for genetic polymorphisms of the liver enzymes or other
tests to match meds to a persons genetic structure.
At least not that are ready for clinical use.
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