Medications
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Transferrin
Transferrin is a routine blood test that measures transferrin, the main iron transport protein to help evaluate metabolic health and potential disorders.
Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Tranylcypromine (Parnate) is an MAOI for treatment‑resistant depression. It is activating and requires tyramine dietary restrictions and careful drug interaction management.
Trazodone
Trazodone is a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI) approved for major depressive disorder. At lower doses it is commonly used off‑label for insomnia due to its sedating properties.
Uric Acid
Uric Acid is a routine blood test that measures uric acid to help evaluate metabolic health and potential disorders.
Urinalysis
Urinalysis evaluates urine for cells, chemicals, and microscopic elements to assess kidney, urinary tract, and metabolic conditions.
Valerian root
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a calming herb used for sleep onset and mild anxiety; evidence is mixed but it’s widely used short‑term.
Valproate (Depakote)
Valproate (divalproex/valproic acid) is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer for seizures, bipolar mania, and migraine prophylaxis; carries boxed warnings for hepatotoxicity and teratogenicity.
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) is a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for depression and several anxiety disorders. The XR form allows once‑daily dosing.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is a routine blood test that measures vitamin B12 levels to help evaluate metabolic health and potential disorders.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
Vitamin B12 supports red blood cell formation, nerve function, and DNA synthesis; deficiency is common in vegan diets and malabsorption.
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 is a routine blood test that measures vitamin B3 (niacin) levels to help evaluate metabolic health and potential disorders.
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Vitamin B3 (niacin/niacinamide) supports energy metabolism and skin health; high‑dose niacin as a drug treats dyslipidemia under medical care.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is a routine blood test that measures vitamin B6 levels to help evaluate metabolic health and potential disorders.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 participates in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis; deficiency can cause anemia and neuropathy.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D measures vitamin D status (25‑OH vitamin D) to evaluate deficiency, sufficiency, and monitor supplementation.
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
Vitamin D3 supports calcium balance, bone health, immune function, and mood; test levels to personalize dosing and avoid excess.