When will genetic testing for AED selection be available?

[Dignan]

I was talking with my neuro recently about AEDs in general, and he mentioned genetic testing for selecting an AED for a person to maximize therapeutic benefit while avoiding the worst side effects.

I had obviously heard of this, but he made it sound like this wasn't widely available yet. Anyone heard any news or research on how far away this is from becoming a reality?

I know that some psychiatrists are doing it when prescribing to their patients, but I wondered about brain drugs for E patients..

 

[Mr.21T]

Man that would be awesome and sounds a simple solution to a huge headache for us.

 

[Nakamova]

Still in the baby stages: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_22-1-2015-11-5-28

 

[Dignan]

Interesting article. But I may need to go over there and kick them in the tail for motivation.


Been looking for a reason to go to London anyway..


Plus, it worked for Buford T. Justice..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXFM2PrhmFQ

 

[Nakamova]

I'm old enough to have seen Smokey & the Bandit in the movie theaters...

 

[Dignan]

Me too, I think.. Can't recall exactly..