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I took Mantara’s saliva-based pharmacogenomics (PGx) test a few years ago and filed the report away. It turned out to be far more useful than I expected. Amongst other things, it showed I’m a fast metaboliser of common stomach-protection medicines (PPIs such as lansoprazole/omeprazole).

About three years later, when my GP prescribed an anti-inflammatory painkiller, they also added lansoprazole because I’m on rivaroxaban (a blood thinner) and that combination can increase the risk of a serious stomach bleed. Because I had the PGx report, we could take into account that standard lanzoprazole doses may be less effective for me — it indicated I may need up to 4× the usual dose for the same protection. My GP adjusted the dose, which may well have helped me avoid a gastric bleed and what can follow: many days in hospital, urgent investigations, possible transfusions, and in worse cases emergency procedures/surgery — plus weeks out of action. As someone who is self-employed, that would have been a major personal and financial hit (as well as a cost to the NHS).

Taking the test is a simple process, with clear report, and it’s genuinely useful when you’re prescribed something new — it helps you have a more informed discussion with your GP. I’d recommend it even if you’re not currently on regular medication.

As part of my plans to optimise health, I chose Mantara to understand my response to certain medications. I spoke with the team who were incredibly helpful and the tests were easy to complete. The report was comprehensive and I was able to discuss results and implications. 2 years later I have been able to apply valuable information to address cardiovascular issues. Without this knowledge my outcomes could have been significantly worse.

I am a 86 years old widow. I was concerned about my medications not working correctly, I took the Mantara panel test. Mantara Health were very professional and turned my test around quickly. The report identified I couldn’t take clopidogrel. As it happened I had a stroke 6 months after my test. The NHS doctor agreed with the Mantara test result and put me on an alternative drug which helps protects me from another stroke.

Easy to use saliva genetic test to check my genetics. My medication was not working and trying different tablets every 6 weeks was not the answer to my condition! The Mantara test report told me which medication to go on and even what dose to take. It is like a light switch, showing the way to help my condition.
I think this test should be available to everyone who needs medication. It saves time and money for filling multiple prescriptions, time wasted and suffering whilst the condition was not treated properly.
Mantara test is easy to do and I didn't need to go to the doctors for it. I just informed the doctor of my results for him to change it to the right mediation.It was a life changer. I highly recommend.