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AntihistaminesExample report

Meclizine

Antivert

Use with caution

Your body processes meclizine faster than normal, which may affect how well the medication works. Your doctor should monitor you for side effects and whether the drug is effective.

The genes behind this label

The guidelines read one gene for meclizine. Each card shows the two copies this person inherited and what they mean.

CYP2D6*2/*2x2

Ultrarapid metabolizer

One copy works normally and one works faster than usual.

3.0 activity scoreTypical: 1.25 to 2.25

Turns on or clears about 1 in 4 prescription drugs. These include many drugs for depression, pain and ADHD.

This result changes the label.

What the guidelines say

What each guideline says about your result.

CYP2D6Ultrarapid metabolizer

FDA drug label

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In plain words: Your body processes meclizine faster than normal, which may affect how well the medication works. Your doctor should monitor you for side effects and whether the drug is effective.
What it means: May affect systemic concentrations. Monitor for adverse reactions and clinical effect.
What the label suggests: Monitor for adverse reactions and clinical effect.

About meclizine

Meclizine is an antihistamine prescribed for vertigo from inner-ear (vestibular) disorders and sold without a prescription for motion sickness.

Used for: Prescription: vertigo from diseases of the vestibular system in adults. Over the counter: preventing and treating nausea, vomiting and dizziness from motion sickness