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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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Bowl of chips, a food you should avoid when taking furosemide
Drug Info

3 furosemide interactions

Be careful of these food and drinks when taking the diuretic medication
Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of cyclobenzaprine?
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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.
Rx pills: Amoxicillin clavulanate alternatives
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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.
Rx pill bottles: Alternatives to alprazolam
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Alprazolam (Xanax) alternatives: What can I take instead of alpr...

Xanax (alprazolam) doesn't work for everyone. Klonopin, Zoloft, Cymbalta, Buspirone, and Vistaril are some alprazolam alternatives. Get the full list here.
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Wellness

6 benefits of ACV for men

The popular vinegar can help manage blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and more
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Wellness

Does exercise help ED?

These 7 exercises can help to manage symptoms of erectile dysfunction
Array of healthy foods - foods for prostate health
Wellness

The best diet for prostate health

Eating to increase antioxidant intake and decrease inflammation are key to reducing prostate cancer risk
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Signs of Zyrtec withdrawal

Not everyone who stops taking this allergy medication will experience symptoms, but if you do, they can be very uncomfortable
Hand holding Rx medications: Benzonatate alternatives
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Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) alternatives: What can I take inst...

Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) doesn't work for everyone. Delsym, Mucinex, codeine, Hycodan, and Neurontin are some benzonatate alternatives. Get the full list here.
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How to safely buy phentermine online

You can buy phentermine online but follow these safety tips to avoid illegal or fake phentermine
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Health Education

Signs of clogged arteries

It’s important to take blockages seriously—here is what to watch for
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