How Long Do Side Effects Last
How long do medication side effects last? Learn typical timeframes, why they vary from person to person, and what you can do to reduce them.
Brandon Colby, MD
MD · MBA
Physician specializing in genetic analysis and personalized preventive medicine, and author of Outsmart Your Genes.
About Brandon
Brandon Colby is a physician-expert in the fields of genetic analysis and Personalized Preventive Medicine. He holds an MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, and a degree in Genetics from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Colby is the author of the book Outsmart Your Genes and has developed numerous technologies that improve the analysis, interpretation, and actionability of genome sequencing data. He is an Affiliate Specialist of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), an Associate of the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM), and a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC).
Education
- BA in Genetics with Honors, University of Michigan · 2000
- MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine · 2004
- MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business · 2007
Affiliations & Memberships
- Affiliate Specialist, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
- Associate, American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)
- Member, National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Articles by Brandon Colby, MD are reviewed for accuracy by Sequencing's medical and scientific team. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
Articles by Brandon
What to Do When Medicines Have Side Effects
Nausea, dry mouth or drowsiness from a prescription calls for a talk with your provider rather than stopping on your own. Also covers FDA MedWatch reporting.
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
Inherited changes in BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, ATM, CHEK2 and other genes raise risk. Who guidelines say should test, what results mean, and male breast cancer signs.
Outsmart Your Genes
Learn how genetic technology can empower you and your doctor to fight against the disease before it even manifests so that you can outsmart your genes and start protecting your…
The Power of DNA Testing and Predictive Medicine
Learn about the incredible power of DNA testing and Predictive Medicine from Dr. Brandon Colby MD, a physician-expert in the fields of genomics and medicine.
DNA Tests for Medication Side Effects
Drug reactions differ from person to person, and a Medication and Drug Response report reads that from DNA data. Array kits and whole genome sequencing compared.
Does DNA Work for Weight Loss?
We'll tell you the truth about whether DNA testing will help you lose weight. If you're considering a DNA test for weight loss, this is very important information.
Effects of Medicine on the Body
Medicines pass through absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, and side effects from headache to anaphylaxis can arise. Genetics shapes metabolism.