Find a more effective mental health medication for you.

We can help you find a better mental health medication—minimizing side effects and increasing your chance of remission by up to 85%*.

Benefits of a PGx test for Pain & Mental Health

  • Optimized medication selection

    Helps healthcare providers choose medications that are more likely to be effective for you.

  • Risk of side effects reduced by 30%*

    Identifies medications that may cause harmful side effects based on your genetic makeup.

  • Personalized dosage

    Determines the appropriate dosage to maximize efficacy and minimize side effects.​

  • Informed healthcare decisions

    Empowers you and your healthcare provider with information to make better treatment choices.​

What is Inagene’s Pain & Mental Health test?

  • Not everyone responds to mental health medications the same way. At Inagene, our simple cheek swab test can uncover how your body responds to over 85 medications, helping you and your doctor make more informed decisions—right from the start.

  • We take your privacy seriously, so your DNA data is encrypted and protected. It is never sold or shared and is chemically destroyed when no longer needed.

    View the list of medications we test for here.

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How it works

  • Order your kit

    Receive your at-home cheek swab kit with free shipping.

  • Collect your sample

    Follow the simple instructions to collect your DNA sample.

  • Send it back to us

    Use the prepaid return label to send your sample to our accredited lab.

  • Receive your results

    Access your personalized insights online and discuss them with your healthcare provider.

Is the Pain & Mental Health test for you?

  • Are you starting new medications?

    This test helps to predict effectiveness and avoid adverse reactions.

  • Are you facing medication side effects?

    This test can identify safer alternatives.

  • Struggling with medication trial and error?

    This test gives you and your doctor personalized insights to choose a better medication, faster.mation to prescribe medications based on your genetics.

  • Interested in personalized healthcare?

    Use your genetics to proactively manage your health and wellness.

Not all test are created equal

Number of Medications Covered Scientific Standards Number of Gene Variants Tested Results Update Frequency Cost ISO Certified
Inagene 206 High 128 Minimum 4x per year* $399 Y
Personalized Prescribing 70 Low 104 Unknown $499 Unknown
Pill Check 285 Low 103 1-2x per year $599 Y
Biron 110 Low 48 Unknown $499 Unknown
DNA Labs 130 Low Unknown Unknown $349 Unknown
*Chart based on our Complete Health test.
*Number of medications and price vary by test.
*Quarterly updates are available through the paid Inagene Advantage Membership.

Accredited Toronto Lab

Genetic analysis is performed in our COLA and CLIA-accredited Toronto laboratory. These accrediting bodies are mandated to ensure that testing laboratories meet quality control and accuracy standards and certify that the results are accurate and reliable. Inagene also holds a Medical Device Establishment Licence (#9922) from Health Canada.

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FAQS

How can my DNA affect pain or mental health medication efficacy?

Differences in a person’s genes can change how well these drugs work and what side effects they might cause. Pharmacogenetic testing for depression treatment can increase the likelihood of remission by 85%.*

Can this test help with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain?

Yes. The Inagene Pain & Mental Health test analyzes how your genes affect your response to over 105 medications commonly used to treat anxiety, depression, OCD, acute and chronic pain and more. It can help identify which treatments are more likely to be effective—and which may cause side effects—based on your DNA.

Can this help if I’m already on medication?

Yes. If you’re currently taking medication for pain or mental health but aren’t getting the relief you need, or you’re experiencing side effects, this test can help uncover whether your genetics are playing a role. Using your DNA provides insight into how your body processes medications, helping you and your doctor choose options that are better suited to your individual needs. It can guide dose adjustments or medication changes to reduce side effects, avoid trial and error, and find a more effective treatment faster.

How do I know my DNA won’t be used for something else?

At Inagene, protecting your privacy and personal data is our top priority. We operate in compliance with Canadian Data Protection regulations, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Canadian Provincial Privacy Regulations. Comprehensive physical, electronic and procedural safeguards are in place to protect against unauthorized use, access, alteration, duplication, destruction, disclosure, loss or theft of your personal information. Additionally, Canadian legislation prevents employers, insurance companies or anyone else from asking you to disclose your genetic test results.

How will the report help me get better healthcare?

Your personalized report will enable you and your healthcare team to manage your health concerns more effectively and safely. By analyzing your DNA, we can predict how you are likely to respond to up to 105 commonly used medications. Your Inagene results provide personalized recommendations on which medications may work better for you, which ones may require a modified approach, and when alternative medications should be considered. The recommendations in your report will help you reduce side effects, avoid trial and error and find a more effective medication faster.

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    2. Swen JJ, van der Wouden CH, Manson LE, et al. A 12-gene pharmacogenetic panel to prevent adverse drug reactions: an open-label, multicentre, controlled, cluster-randomised crossover implementation study. Lancet. 2023;401(10374):347-356. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01841-4

    3. Arnone D, Omar O, Arora T, et al. Effectiveness of pharmacogenomic tests including CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genomic variants for guiding the treatment of depressive disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2023;144:104965. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104965