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Chad Shaffer, MD

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Chad Shaffer, MD, earned his medical doctorate from Penn State University and completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He has provided full-service primary care to all ages for over 15 years, building a practice from start up to over 3,000 patients. His passion is educating patients on their health and treatment, so they can make well-informed decisions.
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Three prescription bottles: Can you switch from Armour Thyroid to levothyroxine?
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Can you switch from Armour Thyroid to levothyroxine?

What to know if you’re considering switching from Armour Thyroid to levothyroxine
A blue capsule and a white tablet: Can you take omeprazole and levothyroxine together?
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Can you take omeprazole and levothyroxine together?

What to know about treating acid reflux with omeprazole while taking levothyroxine
Rx injection: What are Ozempic side effects in females?
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Ozempic side effects in females

Learn how to navigate Ozempic common side effects, minimize discomfort, and ensure safe use.
A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Can you have a delayed allergic reaction to amoxicillin?
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Can you have a delayed allergic reaction to amoxicillin?

Hives and skin rashes may not appear right away if you’re allergic to amoxicillin
A prescription pad and various pills: Can you take Dayquil with amoxicillin?
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Can you take DayQuil with amoxicillin?

DayQuil may be able to relieve symptoms of certain infections amoxicillin is prescribed for
Woman's back and pain: Is it safe to take cyclobenzaprine with Tylenol
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Can you take cyclobenzaprine with Tylenol? Risks, benefits, and ...

Cyclobenzaprine and Tylenol may help relieve pain. Discover how to manage pain effectively while minimizing risks.
Rx pill bottle and pad: Rosuvastatin (Crestor) alternatives
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Rosuvastatin (Crestor) alternatives: What can I take instead of ...

Rosuvastatin is used to lower cholesterol, but it might not be right for everyone. Here are five alternatives.
Rx pill bottles comparing Telmisartan and losartan
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Telmisartan vs. losartan: Uses, interactions, costs, and more

Explore the uses, interactions, and costs of telmisartan and losartan
Purple dry powder inhaler: How much is Advair HFA without insurance?
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How much is Advair HFA without insurance?

Advair HFA costs $540 without insurance. Learn how to get Advair HFA at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Rx pill bottle representing Modafinil without insurance
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How much is Modafinil without insurance?

Modafinil can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Modafinil at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Person organizing items on desk. Does Adderall help with OCD?
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Does Adderall help with OCD?

Adderall may intensify OCD symptoms due to its stimulant effects. Learn about safer, proven options for managing OCD.
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