JR_Shoegazer t1_isawh4p wrote on October 14, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Reply to comment by S3NTIN3L_ in AI Can Offer Insight Into Who Responds to Antidepressants. A new algorithm predicts response to Sertraline with 83 percent accuracy. by Sariel007

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

amtrusc t1_isb8opa wrote on October 14, 2022 at 5:15 PM

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.

JR_Shoegazer t1_isb9s8u wrote on October 14, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Yes, and I’m saying that was inaccurate.