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Does Lamotrigine Treat OCD? Benefits, Use, and Considerations

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions), OCD can significantly impact an individual’s daily life. While the exact causes of OCD are still being studied, the condition is believed to stem from a combination […]

COMT Gene Mutation Treatment: Role of Vitamin B

Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) is an enzyme that helps break down neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine in the brain. Variations in the COMT gene can influence the levels of these neurotransmitters, potentially affecting mood, cognition, and pain perception. Thus, making it a relevant factor in gene mutation treatment research. Before discussing COMT Gene Mutation Treatment, […]

Seroquel Overdose: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic drug. It is given for the treatment of mental disorders, primarily for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. When taken appropriately, it preserves the chemicals within the brain to smooth the symptoms. In overdose, though, Seroquel can be fatal, and its cure requires urgent medical attention […]

Effexor vs Lexapro: Differences, Effectiveness, Side Effects

Treating mental health conditions, particularly depression and anxiety, often requires prescribing medications by doctors. Both of them are common drugs under the category of SSNRIs and SSRIs, respectively, though differing in chemical structures, actions, side effects, and the efficiency of action. In this article, we shall delve deep into the comparison of Effexor vs Lexapro […]

Genome-Based Diagnostics

The connection between the human genome (complete set of your DNA) and medications has been a matter of study for years, however, due to limited evidence, healthcare providers have been cautious in adopting genome-based diagnostics. To ascertain the evidence needed to make these genome-based tests of clinical value, a workshop hosted by the Institute of […]

SLCO1B1 Decreased Function

The SLCO1B1 gene encodes the organic anion (group of compounds that include fatty acids, bile acids, and anionic drugs) transporting polypeptide 1B1 (OATP1B1), a liver-specific transmembrane receptor responsible for the sodium-independent uptake of various endogenous compounds (growing or originating from within an organism), including bilirubin, 17-beta-glucuronosyl estradiol, and leukotriene C4. Additionally, OATP1B1 plays a crucial […]

What is a PGx Test and Genomic Medicine?

The history of medication has been working around trials and errors. This not only has proven to sometimes aggravate the condition but even deaths have occurred due to the trials in medications. There has always been a need for medications that don’t affect individuals in a way that worsens their condition. This was only possible […]

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