Our Genes Tell a Story
Studies show all of us would benefit from genetic testing for medication metabolism.
Genetic testing helps physicians better treat many mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety.
Less than 40% of people with depression respond to the first medication that their physician prescribes (STAR*D study). Many people suffer from side effects from their medication.
We each metabolize medications differently. Medications are broken down in our bodies by special proteins called enzymes. Our cells’ instructions to make these enzymes are found in our own unique genetic code.
Using a simple cheek swab, we can run a genetic test to learn more about your unique genetics for medication metabolism. Using this information, our providers can better predict which medications may work best, and we can better avoid side effects.
Victory Clinic offers genetic testing through TEMPUS® and GeneSight®. . Coverage for testing is based on insurance, and TEMPUS® bills your insurance directly for the cost of the test.
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Genetic Testing Studies:
Baylor and Mayo completed the RIGHT 10K study in 2022. They studied over ten thousand people and found that more than 99% of us have a genetic variation in how we metabolize medication.
Baylor and Mayo concluded that all of us would benefit from genetic testing for medication metabolism.
Read more about the RIGHT 10K study:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35331649/
A VA study found that access to the GeneSight® test impacted treatment decisions and improved depression remission rates.
The PRIME Care study, which was the largest pharmacogenetic randomized control trial ever done at its time, showed that access to genetic testing improves outcomes for veterans with Major Depressive Disorder.
Read more about the VA PRIME Care study:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2794053