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Had a genetic test done to see what antidepressants/antipsych that will show which are good/bad for me. from my research seems like waste of time?
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It can actually: Be helpful for some people. It can help to guide medication choice rather than losing time on medication trials for meds that don't work out. Take care.
Answered 3/21/2014
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