Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

S3NTIN3L_ t1_isajggm wrote

Reply to comment by ThomasFromOhio in AI Can Offer Insight Into Who Responds to Antidepressants. A new algorithm predicts response to Sertraline with 83 percent accuracy. by Sariel007

They do have that process for metabolization of the med but not how effective it will be. Genesight is the main company that does it

36

SyntaxError_22 t1_isaqe2u wrote

Chiming in to say the same. https://genesight.com/product/

I was tested through this method a month ago and my meds were changed to align with the results.

I have not felt this good in years.

56

tqb t1_isbfbqf wrote

How much did it cost?

8

redditcats t1_isbjrbn wrote

Good question. I’d also like to know.

1

SyntaxError_22 t1_isbuxua wrote

I have not received the bill yet however I believe she said it was under $200? I will use my HSA account to pay for it.

Honestly, I'd pay more considering how much better I am feeling. It's been a rough past three years clawing myself out of the cesspool of depression. This is the best I have felt in 5+ years.

5

taosk8r t1_isn6cgs wrote

I am just curious what you switched to. Im on Mirtazapine and Wellbutrin and they dont do much. Been on Zoloft before and felt like an emotionless robot, and I think a few others in between, but never really found anything that works.

1

lurkerfromstoneage t1_isbnobo wrote

Your insurance could cover it. Call them. Ask your psych/prescriber if you qualify for the in office test.

1

Poowatereater t1_isb5jh1 wrote

Thanks for this. Going to give it a shot after not having a few different meds do right by me.

What was your out of pocket cost for the test?

5

LunaAndromeda t1_iscgj9m wrote

As someone who has tried at least 7 different medications, always with either zero effect or massive side effects, I always wanted to try genetic testing. I knew it existed but didn't know where to get it done. That's awesome it helped you. I might have to look into it.

2

JR_Shoegazer t1_isawh4p wrote

I’ve tried one of the DNA testing things and it did not match my experience of finding certain medications not effective.

6

amtrusc t1_isb8opa wrote

That’s because they don’t have the capability of telling whether or not a medication will be effective. Results can include information regarding the drug’s metabolism and whether perhaps higher or lower doses may be required, if smoking affects the drug level, if maybe there would be a chance of increased adverse effects, and the like.

8