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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Rx pill bottle: Why you should avoid mixing Lipitor and grapefruit

Why you should avoid mixing Lipitor and grapefruit

Mixing Lipitor and grapefruit might not be a good idea. Learn about how grapefruit and statins interact.

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4 drugs that affect muscles

Here is how these substances can affect your workout

Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of ropinirole

Ropinirole alternatives: What can I take instead of ropinirole?

Ropinirole doesn't work for everyone. Neurontin, Neupro, Sinemet, Azilect, and trihexyphenidyl are some ropinirole alternatives. Get the full list here.

Hand holding Rx pill bottle: What can I take instead of sotalol?

Sotalol alternatives: What can I take instead of sotalol?

Sotalol doesn't work for everyone. Pacerone, Multaq, Tikosyn, Flecainide, and Rythmol SR are some sotalol alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottle and pill packs: What can I take instead of Livalo?

Livalo alternatives: What can I take instead of Livalo?

Livalo doesn't work for everyone. Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol, Zetia, and Repatha are some Livalo alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottle: What can I take instead of Brilinta?

Brilinta alternatives: What can I take instead of Brilinta?

Brilinta doesn't work for everyone. Plavix, Effient, aspirin, Cilostazol, and Xarelto are some Brilinta alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottles: The best time to take statins

Best time to take statins

Our circadian rhythm affects cholesterol levels, so it’s important to ask your provider when to take statins—morning or night?

Rx inhaler: What can I take instead of Incruse Ellipta?

Incruse Ellipta alternatives: What can I take instead of Incruse...

Incruse Ellipta doesn't work for everyone. Spiriva Respimat, Anoro Ellipta, Trelegy Ellipta, Breo Ellipta, and Theophylline ER are some Incruse Ellipta alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of Daliresp?

What can I take instead of Daliresp?

Daliresp doesn't work for everyone. Incruse Ellipta, Anoro Ellipta, Trelegy Ellipta, Symbicort, and Theophylline ER are some Daliresp alternatives. Get the full list here.

Prescription pad with pill bottle: How does Eliquis work for AFib?

How does Eliquis work for AFib?

Eliquis is a blood thinner that can be used to significantly reduce the risk of stroke for patients with AFib

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Health Education

Does exercise increase testosterone?

Exercise could be one way to return to healthy testosterone levels, but here’s what you should know before starting a new workout plan.

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