Ever wonder why some medications work better – or worse – for you than for a family member or a friend?
Part of the answer lies in pharmacogenomics (PGx), the study of a person’s genes to identify variants, or changes, that will affect how their bodies process medications.
Just as genes help determine our eye or hair color, they also play a role in how each person’s body responds to medications. A medication that helps one person may be harmful for another, just based on the smallest difference in their genes.
A PGx test can help your healthcare provider understand your genetic makeup and prescribe the right medication or the right dose that will work best for you, improving drug efficacy and minimizing side effects.
Use of genetic tests to guide drug choices is becoming more common and is growing in reliability and importance. Studies have shown:
- 90% of people have gene variants that affect how their bodies react to medication
- 84% have said they would be comfortable getting a genetic test to find one of these variants
- 35-65% of people have used at least one of the common medications that these variants can impact.
InformedDNA has launched DNAImpact, a platform that provides interactive education, access to clinical experts, and a PGx testing program. Every PGx test administered through this program is shielded by our robust data security program. Your privacy is our commitment.
To learn more about the benefits of PGx testing, visit https://informeddna.com/dnaimpact/
