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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do the genetic test to see which meds your child can tolerate. So much simpler than trial and error. [/quote]

our psych said results were unreliable enough that it wasn't worth it - even if cost no issue. [/quote]

Not true. After months of painful, dangerous trial and error with our child the genetic tests were able to guide us to an appropriate treatment. I wish I’d done that first. I was trying to save you similar heartache. I think your psychiatrist is misinformed. [/quote]

I think it would be your doctor that is misinformed.

"experts with no financial interest in genetic testing have repeatedly recommended that genetic tests should not be used in choosing treatments for depression (see here and here). The American Psychiatric Association convened a task force that reviewed the evidence and agreed: the tests should not be ordered.

Recently, the FDA advised that the tests had no proven value and should not be used. Then they went two steps further, stating that use of the tests could lead to inappropriate treatment choices that might harm patients. "

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gene-testing-to-guide-antidepressant-treatment-has-its-time-arrived-2019100917964#:~:text=Currently%20available%20genetic%20test%20panels,yet%20apply%20in%20treating%20depression.

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