Medication side effects are a serious problem. It is estimated that about half of the prescriptions written are not taken because of the side effects of the drugs. Uncomfortable side effects include diarrhoea, drowsiness or a rash on the skin. In rare cases, drug side effects can cause permanent damage and even be fatal.
After successful developments in the field of medicine, genetic information has started to be used to predict the risks and benefits of a drug. The idea is that genes can provide helpful clues as to which drug is best for the patient's condition. For example, for an immunosuppressive drug that some people have difficulty metabolizing due to inherited genes, a blood test before starting treatment determines how much risk the patient is at. It is also possible that certain ethnic groups carry a gene that increases the risk of a severe allergic reaction to a drug used to treat gout.
These examples show that individual genetic testing determines which drugs will help a person the most based on their genes.
Statin drugs are among the most prescribed drugs in the world. These drugs lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in those at high risk. However, a limiting side effect is that it causes muscle pain enough to require discontinuation of the drug. Because statin drugs come in various formulations, what may be a problem for one person may not be a problem for another. These variations may also be determined, at least in part, in that person's genes.
A side effect is an undesirable secondary effect that usually occurs in addition to the expected therapeutic (therapeutic) effect of a drug. Side effects vary from person to person, depending on the person's disease state, age, weight, gender, ethnicity, and general health.
Generally, side effects occur when starting, decreasing or increasing dosages or when ending a medication regimen. These side effects often cause non-compliance with the prescribed treatment. When the side effects of a drug are severe, the dosage may be adjusted or another drug prescribed. Lifestyle or dietary changes can also help reduce side effects.
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