Antipsychotics

Antipsychotics

Do not change your medication regimen without consulting your doctor, as they are best equipped to interpret the results to make informed decisions about your healthcare.

Antipsychotics

Medications used to manage symptoms of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They work by regulating dopamine and other neurotransmitter levels to reduce hallucinations, delusions, and agitation.

Below is a list of medications from this group that are included in the Macromo DNA Premium and Macromo DNA Platinum tests. Please note that some of the medications might be included in multiple groups.

  • Aripiprazole
  • Brexpiprazole
  • Haloperidol
  • Pimozide
  • Quetiapine
  • Risperidone
  • Zuclopenthixol

Disclaimer

Our DNA test provides information about your medication metabolism, which helps your doctor in determining the best treatment plan for you. It is important to note that it is not a substitute for medical advice. Do not change your medication regimen without consulting your doctor, as they are best equipped to interpret the results to make informed decisions about your healthcare.

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Our DNA test provides information about your medication metabolism, which helps your doctor in determining the best treatment plan for you. It is important to note that it is not a substitute for medical advice. Do not change your medication regimen without consulting your doctor, as they are best equipped to interpret the results to make informed decisions about your healthcare.

Sources

M. Whirl-Carrillo1, R. Huddart1, L. Gong, K. Sangkuhl, C.F. Thorn, R. Whaley and T.E. Klein. "An evidence-based framework for evaluating pharmacogenomics knowledge for personalized medicine" Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2021) online ahead of print.

Relling MV, Klein TE. CPIC: Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium of the Pharmacogenomics Research Network. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2011;89(3):464-467. doi:10.1038/clpt.2010.279

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