Drugs With Special Side Effect Risks
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According to the Web site of Genelex, a DNA lab, the following common drugs are metabolized by enzymes in the cytochrome P450 family. This means that some people with certain genetic variations may be vulnerable to getting too much or too little of these drugs' active ingredients in their bloodstreams.
· CYP 2D6
Painkillers: codeine, OxyContin, Percocet, Ultram, Ultracet, Vicodin
Antidepressants: Effexor, Elavil, imipramine, Paxil, Prozac
Antipsychotics: Haldol, Risperdal
Cardiovascular: Coreg, Inderal, Lopressor, Timoptic, Toprol
ADHD treatment: Adderal, Concerta, Strattera
Miscellaneous: Claritin, dextromethorphan (active ingredient in most cough suppressants), Flomax
· CYP 2C19
Painkillers: methadone
