As a heart patient, Martin Jarlgren is dependent on vital medication. He has therefore had a Personal Medical Profiling done at Valida Health, so he always knows that he is receiving the right medication in the right dose.
We all react differently to different medications. This is due to factors such as age, weight, organ function and variations in our genetic material. Yet most medications are prescribed using the “trial and error” method. As a patient, this means that you try some medication for your illness over a period of time to see if it has sufficient effect or if it causes side effects. The doctor may adjust the dose or recommend a different type of medication for a period of time until you find the medication that gives the desired effect. The process can take months and years and often affects both your level of functioning and quality of life.
“I have read that other heart patients have gone for 2-3 years before they found the right medication,” says Martin Jarlgren, adding that the personalized medication profiling helps give him peace of mind.