“This novel testing provides insight into whether or not a patient will experience the anticipated effect of a prescribed medication or be at increased risk for additional side effects,” said Howard Appel, president of Millennium Laboratories.
The testing will help physicians determine if the dosing and selection of certain drugs — including methadone, benzodiazepines and tricyclic antidepressants — should be modified to better suit the patient’s tolerance level.
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