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@billheenan

Thanks. I wonder why the Gene test doesn’t address side effects!?

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John1984 | @jschwing | Mar 6 7:54pm

The Gene test is around how effectively your unique genetics can properly metabolize the medicine. That can limit certain side effects in regards to metabolizing the medicine, but other side affects cannot be ruled out.