Genetic testing to predict medication side effects

Can genetic testing help predict medication side effects? Image shows pile of various types and colors of pills on plain white background.

Medication side effects are a big problem. It’s estimated that about half of filled prescriptions are not taken as directed, and a major reason for this is side effects. If you’ve ever had diarrhea, felt sleepy, or developed a rash after taking a new medication, you know how unpleasant side effects can be. And sometimes […]

How your genes affect your reaction to drugs

Woman taking a pill

By Charis Eng, M.D., Ph.D. Your doctor prescribes a medication. If you have a high risk of negative side effects, do you ask for something else instead? If you know the drug won’t work well for you, do you request more options? These questions aren’t just hypothetical. They’re at the heart of pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics is […]