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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Lidocaine (Xylocaine) alternatives: What can I take instead of l...
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) doesn't work for everyone. Marcaine, Xylocaine with epinephrine, Nesacaine, Altacaine, and Benzodent are some lidocaine alternatives. Get the full list here.
Sep. 7, 2023
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Propranolol Hcl (Inderal) alternatives: What can I take instead ...
Propranolol Hcl (Inderal) doesn't work for everyone. Inderal LA, Toprol XL, Coreg, Cardizem CD, and Nurtec are some propranolol alternatives. Get the full list here.
Sep. 7, 2023
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How much is Rybelsus without insurance?
Rybelsus costs $1268 without insurance. Learn how to get Rybelsus at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
Updated on May 13, 2024
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Propranolol for anxiety: Does it work?
Propranolol, a beta-blocker, may help reduce physical symptoms of anxiety. Learn the dosage and side effects of propranolol for anxiety.
Aug. 11, 2023
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Methylprednisolone (Medrol) alternatives: What can I take instea...
Medrol (methylprednisolone) doesn't work for everyone. Prednisone, Naprosyn, Trexall, Humira, and Xeljanz XR are some methylprednisolone alternatives. Get the full list here.
Aug. 11, 2023
Health Education
What are the pros and cons of gene therapy?
Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and spinal muscular atrophy are a few of the conditions that would benefit from gene therapy
Aug. 5, 2023
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What to avoid with carvedilol
These food and drinks reduce the blood pressure medication’s effectiveness
Jul. 26, 2023
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Oxycodone acetaminophen (Endocet) alternatives: What can I take ...
Endocet (oxycodone acetaminophen) doesn't work for everyone. Oxycodone, Tylenol Extra Strength, Xtampza ER, Naprosyn, and Neurontin are some oxycodone acetaminophen alternatives. Get the full list here.
Jul. 17, 2023
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3 furosemide interactions
Be careful of these food and drinks when taking the diuretic medication
Jun. 30, 2023
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Top cyclobenzaprine (Fexmid ) alternatives and how to switch you...
Fexmid (cyclobenzaprine) doesn't work for everyone. Zanaflex, metaxalone, baclofen, and Naprosyn are some cyclobenzaprine alternatives. Get the full list here.
Jun. 16, 2023
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Amoxicillin clavulanate (Augmentin) alternatives: What can I tak...
Augmentin (amoxicillin clavulanate) doesn't work for everyone. Amoxicillin, Cefdinir, Zithromax, Vibramycin, and Levaquin are some amoxicillin clavulanate alternatives. Get the full list here.
Jun. 11, 2023