Genetic testing to predict medication side effects

Genetic testing to predict medication side effects

Medication side effects are a big problem. It’s estimated that about half of filled prescriptions are not taken as directed,…

How your genes affect your reaction to drugs

How your genes affect your reaction to drugs

By Charis Eng, M.D., Ph.D. Your doctor prescribes a medication. If you have a high risk of negative side effects,…

The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Sexual side effects vary based on type of blood pressure drug

The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Sexual side effects vary based on type of blood pressure drug

By Howard LeWine, M.D., Tribune Content Agency Q: I recently started a new blood pressure medicine. I know that some…