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Is there a way to test for suspected under- or malabsorption of antidepressant or atyp. antipsychotic medication? can they all be tested the same way?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Testing: there are now tests to make sure you do respond to certain medications or not. Your doctor might be able to help you with that

Answered 4/20/2015

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