CYP2D6Your two copies: *4/*4
Poor metabolizer
Neither copy works.
0.0 activity scoreTypical: 1.25 to 2.25Turns on or clears about 1 in 4 prescription drugs. These include many drugs for depression, pain and ADHD.
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PsychostimulantsExample report
Amphetamine
Adzenys ER
Use with caution
Your body breaks down amphetamine much more slowly than normal, which may cause the drug to build up and increase your risk of side effects. A lower dose or a different medication may be needed.
The genes behind this label
The guidelines read one gene for amphetamine. Each card shows the two copies this person inherited and what they mean.
What the guidelines say
What each guideline says about your result.
CYP2D6Poor metabolizer
- In plain words
- Your body breaks down amphetamine much more slowly than normal, which may cause the drug to build up and increase your risk of side effects. A lower dose or a different medication may be needed.
- What it means
- May affect systemic concentrations and adverse reaction risk. Consider lower starting dosage or use alternative agent.
- What the label suggests
- Consider a lower starting dosage or an alternative agent.
Also an ingredient in
Amphetamine is also in these combination products. The guidance above is for amphetamine on its own. What this person's genes mean for a combination is less clear, so if someone takes one, it's worth talking over with a prescriber or pharmacist.
About amphetamine
Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant used mainly for ADHD, sold as Adderall, Adzenys XR-ODT, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo and other products.
- Used for
- ADHD; some products also narcolepsy, and Evekeo short-term weight loss
Others in psychostimulants
Compare all 2 psychostimulantsDon't change a dose on your own. Bring this report to your prescriber or pharmacist. They can weigh it with everything else they know about you.