In some cases, your doctor at Mindful Behavioral Health may order genetic testing that analyzes how your genes may affect medication outcomes. Results can provide information about how you may break down or respond to certain medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions.
How does genetic testing support medication management?
The team at Mindful Behavioral Health uses genetic testing to analyze your DNA and how it affects medication metabolism and function. The test reports the way your body responds to psychiatric medications, including which medications pose a higher risk of side effects and those that are contraindicated for your genetics.
Genetic testing only requires a cheek swab. When the results come in, your doctor at Mindful Behavioral Health will discuss these with you in detail and it will allow them to then shorten or eliminate trial and error prescribing, by focusing on the best suited medication and appropriate dose for your genetic profile.