How it Works | FAQs

To work, a drug has to be properly metabolized, absorbed, and utilized. How you metabolize medications is unique to you. Only a pharmacogenomic DNA test can forecast how you will be affected by 100s of drugs. No other tests—not urine, blood, ancestry—or family history provides the needed information.

The good news is it’s easy, painless, and affordable. And, for all the medications we test for (and more are being added as they become FDA approved) you will know if a medicine will help you, do nothing for you, harm you, or even kill you. The more drugs you take, the greater the risk.

Even drugs you have taken for years can put you at risk in the future. Now you can know in advance and decide whether or not to avoid the risk.

1| Order

Order kit online

2| Swab

Swab cheek and return in prepaid envelope

3| Learn

DNA Analyzed and tested - review results with doctor

What You Get

A PGx genetic test that identifies the specific drugs and dosage that will work safely and effectively for each individual
A personalized report that takes a look at all the things that influence drug effectiveness and safety
- Your genetics
- Interactions among the prescription and over the counter drugs you are taking
- Interactions with food and alcohol
- Interactions with supplements and vitamins
- Nutrient depletion needing supplements to be added
- Known side effects to watch for
- Allergic reactions
- Tips for taking them safely
A Parallel Profile™ app that allows you to enter any drug and immediately know if it, or an alternative is better and safer for you, and how each alternative interacts with the other drugs you take, the food and alcohol you enjoy, the vitamins and supplements you take, and others you may need. You can also set reminders to take your meds on time and as recommended so you are never at risk again.

A lot of medications just don't work for a lot of people because of their genetics.

Find out which medications best match your DNA.

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Conditions and Drugs Tested (Partial List)

ADHD - Srattera, Focalin, Adderall, Nuedexta, Vyvanse, Desoxyn, Ritalin
Anxiety - Xanax, Buspar, Klonipin, Valium, Tofranil, Ativan
Depression - Elavil, Amoxapine, Abilify, Zyban, Enablex, Norpramin, Pristiq, Silienor, Cymbalta, Lexapro, Prozac, Luvox, Lamictal, Fetzima, Ludiomil, Remeron, Nefazodone, Zyprexa
Pain - Alfenta, Zyloprim, Otelza, Briviact, Subutex, Suboxone, Celebrex, Celexra, Tylenol, Codeine, Flexeril, Voltaren, Relpax, Uloric, Duragesic, Ocufen, Vicodin, Tussicaps, Vicoprofen, Dilaudid, Advil, Ketalar, Orudis, Torasol, Arava, Zurampic, Levo Domoran, Lidoderm, Emla, Mobic, Demerol, Skelaxin, Methadose, Robaxin, Medrol, Mexitil, Versed, MS Contin, Embeda, Relafen, Evzio, Revia, Aleve, Treximet
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) - Cordarone, Soma, Pletal, Pradaxa, Lanoxin, Cardizem, Multaq, Promacta, Tambocor, Arixtra, Corlanor, Adalat
Hypertension (HTN) / High Blood Pressure (HBP) - Norvasc, Lotrel, Tenorim, Edarbi, Lotensin, Lotensin HCT, Zebeta, Bumex, Atacand, Atacand HCT, Capozide, Capoten, Coreg, Capvey, Cardura, Savaysa, Vasaretic, Teveten, Plendil, Lasix, Hydralazine, Bildil, Microzide, Avapro, Avalide, Normodyne, Prinzide, Cozaar, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Lopressor HCT, Mexitil, Bystolic, Adalat, Sular, Nipride
Cholesterol - Lipitor, Liptruzet, Plavix, Tricor, Lescol, Mevacor
Diabetes - Diabenese, Amaryl, Duetact, Glucotrol, Glynase, Glucophage, Actoplus Met, Starlix
Birth Control - Ortho Evra, Yaz
Erectile Dysfunction - Stendra

FAQs

Don’t all drugs work for the vast majority of people?

What percentage of drugs work for everyone?

What are the risks?

There is no risk for anyone using the test as directed. We send you a cheek swab, which you use and return to the lab in a pre-paid envelope. The results can be made available to your own physician, or we can have one of our physicians who are specially trained in pharmacogenomics explain the test results. We will also share those results with any physicians you want to see them.

It’s important for you to recognize that your genetics are critical to drug safety, but there are also other considerations that only your personal physician, who knows you and your history, can include when deciding on changing drugs or dosages. Do not stop taking prescribed drugs without first talking to the prescribing physician. We are available to help your physician understand the Parallel results and incorporate them into your overall care.

If I have more than one physician will you share the report with all of them?

Yes — you can select which of your doctors (or all of them) get the results. It is not uncommon for a person with a specific genetic mutation to have more than one drug impacted and 2 or more physicians prescribing those drugs. It’s especially important that all your medications be considered together, not any one specialty in isolation. That’s why a Parallel “med check” is so valuable to you and each of your physicians.

How does Parallel help me become a smarter patient and impact the decisions being made regarding my health?

Can I buy a test that covers all drugs currently tested so I will have that information for emergencies and future medical decisions?

Do my genes change? Will I need to take the test again?

Your genetic profile does not change once you reach adulthood. During a lifetime an individual’s profile is stable before and after puberty.

But even though you aren’t changing, genetic science is advancing at a rapid pace, and genetic relevance to more and more drugs will become available. Because of the state of the art equipment used by our lab, adults will only need to send the swab in once. Members with our app, will be alerted when more reports on more drugs become available.

If my drug is a problem for me, will you give me alternatives that my doctor can prescribe instead?

What is precision medicine?

What is medical DNA testing and why does it matter?

Can this test help identify if I need a higher or lower dose to be most effective?

Will Parallel tests identify drugs that might be dangerous for me?

If I’ve taken a drug for a while and never had a problem does that mean it’s safe for me?

How do I know if Parallel tests for the drugs I’m already taking or considering?

350 people die everyday from an unexpected adverse reaction to a prescription drug that is safe and effective for most people.

Match your Medications to your DNA and learn how to always take your medications safely.*

PARALLEL PROFILE™ $299

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