Genetic Testing For Personalized Depression Meds

Finding the right medication to treat depression can be frustrating at best, and dangerous at worst. The trial-and-error method now used, complete with 6-12 week waiting periods to see if an Rx works, then weaning off to try another is unacceptable when relief is needed asap. Genetic testing, done with a cheek swab, can now narrow the search and provide info about which meds will work best for YOUR particular biology, and as (or more) importantly, which meds may cause problems. Megan Amaya shares her struggle to find the right medication, and how genetic testing gave her the scientific proof she needed to do so.