Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family physician, writer, editor, teacher, and consultant. She is a graduate of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, trained at West Suburban Family Medicine in Oak Park, Illinois. She later completed a fellowship in community medicine at PCC Community Wellness and a master's in Public Health at the University of Illinois-Chicago. She lives with her family near Chicago.

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Glipizide side effects

Glipizide side effects and how to avoid them

Glipizide helps treat Type 2 diabetes but can produce side effects

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious naltrexone side effects

Naltrexone side effects and how to avoid them

Nausea, fatigue, and loss of appetite are some common naltrexone side effects

Map of the U.S. with charts and graphs: Arthritis statistics

Arthritis statistics 2025

Nearly a quarter of American adults have arthritis. See arthritis stats by age, sex, and race to find out if you're at risk.

Updated on Feb. 4, 2025

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Common vs serious levofloxacin side effects

Levofloxacin side effects and how to avoid them

Muscle pain, tendinitis, kidney injury, and allergic reactions are less common but possible levofloxacin side effects

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Compare common and serious lithium side effects

Lithium side effects and how to avoid them

Weight gain is a common side effect of lithium, but it can also cause serious reactions like serotonin syndrome or toxicity. Learn the warning signs of lithium side effects.

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Lyrica side effects

Lyrica side effects and interactions, and how to avoid them

Lyrica is FDA approved to treat nerve pain due, fibromyalgia, and other conditions

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Daily vs. as-needed Tessalon Perles dosages

Tessalon Perles dosage, forms, and strengths

Tessalon Perles relieves symptomatic cough in adults and children 10 years or older

Map of America with charts and graphs: Medication error statistics

Medication errors statistics 2025

The FDA receives more than 100,000 reports every year that are related to medication errors. Medication errors can occur in pharmacies, hospitals, and patient homes. Learn how to prevent them.

Updated on Apr. 8, 2025

Prescription pad with pill bottle representing Furosemide side effects information

Furosemide side effects and how to avoid them

Furosemide is a diuretic that treats edema and hypertension but can produce side effects. Check out our list of common and serious side effects.

Common Neurontin side effects

Neurontin side effects and how to avoid them

Learn how to avoid Neurontin side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and fatigue

A wheel of foods represents a fatty liver diet

8 foods that help fatty liver disease

The lifestyle changes that can reverse the condition

Updated on Apr. 18, 2023

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