Pharmacogenetics Blog - Gene2Rx

Genotype-Guided SSRI Prescription Leads to Depression Remission in New Clinical Trial

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

May 06, 2026

# A New JAMA Trial on Antidepressant Pharmacogenetics: What It Means for PGx A new randomized clinical trial in *JAMA Network Open* looked at a …

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Introducing Gene2Rx Recreational Substance Pharmacogenetics

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

February 26, 2026

# Introducing Gene2Rx Recreational Substance Pharmacogenetics *New in-report genetics insights for alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, THC, ketamine, LSD, and MDMA* People often notice that the same …

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Simvastatin, SLCO1B1, and Statin Muscle Symptoms

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

February 26, 2026

# Simvastatin, SLCO1B1, and Statin Muscle Symptoms ### How pharmacogenetics can help you choose the right statin (and dose) Statins are among the most commonly …

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How to Read Your Gene2Rx Pharmacogenetics Report (and How to Use It)

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

February 26, 2026

# How to Read Your Gene2Rx Pharmacogenetics Report (and How to Use It) Gene2Rx reports are designed to translate genetic results into practical, medication-relevant insights. …

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Why are my antidepressants not working?

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

February 26, 2026

# Why are my antidepressants not working? If you are taking an antidepressant exactly as prescribed and still feel stuck, you are not alone. Some …

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Why Aren't My Medications Working?

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

February 26, 2026

# Why aren’t my medications working? You take a medication exactly as directed… and nothing happens. Or it helps a little, then fades. Or the …

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Gene2Rx vs Other Pharmacogenetic Testing Services

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

February 16, 2026

Pharmacogenetics (PGx) helps explain why the same medication and dose can feel “right” for one person and ineffective or side effect prone for another. Genetics …

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Exploring CYP2D6 and the Impact of Genetic Variations on Enzyme Function and Drug Response

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Adam @ Gene2Rx

March 07, 2024

Drug metabolism is essential for determining how our bodies process and respond to medications. Genetic variations can significantly affect the function of enzymes responsible for …

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The Role of Pharmacogenetics in Mental Health: Unlocking the Potential for Personalized Psychiatric Treatment

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

December 09, 2023

The field of mental health has long grappled with the challenges of prescribing the most effective medications for patients with psychiatric disorders. The efficacy of …

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Genetic Testing: A Cornerstone of Personalized Medicine

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

October 20, 2023

Personalized medicine represents a shift from a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare towards a model where medical decisions and treatments are tailored to the individual patient. …

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Star Alleles: The Celestial Guide to Drug Response Phenotypes in Pharmacogenetics

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

October 09, 2023

In pharmacogenetics, star alleles are fundamental predictors of drug response phenotypes. Determining the star alleles an individual carries for a particular gene enables healthcare professionals …

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An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics

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Greg @ Gene2Rx

September 25, 2023

Pharmacogenetics may sound complex, but it is simply the study of how genetic differences influence the way our bodies respond to medications. In this article, …

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