Josephine Bawab, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Josephine Bawab, Pharm.D., graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. She began working in community pharmacy in 2012 and has worked for multiple chain pharmacies since then. She is passionate about helping patients and precepting students. She currently works and resides in Virginia, where she is just a few minutes away from the beach.

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A man blowing his nose: Best allergy medicine for a runny nose

Health Education

Best allergy medicine for a runny nose

Medication should help, but see an allergist if runny nose allergies become a nuisance

Spilled green soft gel capsules: Clorophyll benefits for lungs

Benefits of chlorophyll for lung health and more

Chlorophyll is still being studied for its effect on lung health, but it could offer a variety of other health benefits

Clipboard with charts: HPV statistics

HPV statistics 2024

An estimated 85% of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime

Updated on Mar. 10, 2024

A pill bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Buspirone side effects

Buspirone side effects and how to avoid them

Buspirone side effects are uncommon but include dizziness, nervousness, and nausea as the body gets used to the drug

Six gel capsules: Coq10 side effects and how to avoid them

CoQ10 side effects and how to avoid them

CoQ10 side effects include upset stomach, abdominal pain, and nausea, but they’re very rare

A spilled bottle of capsules: Creatine side effects

Creatine side effects and how to avoid them

Creatine side effects are rare but some users have reported mild symptoms like stomach discomfort and muscle cramps, which may or may not be related to the supplement

A pill bottle with white pills falling out of it: Zyrtec side effects and how to avoid them

Zyrtec side effects and how to avoid them

Zyrtec side effects include headache and drowsiness, which is more common in children than in adults

A calendar with five days marked with red hearts: How to make your period end faster

Health Education

How to make your period end faster

There hasn’t been enough research to prove whether anything but birth control can help end your period faster

A pill bottle with an exclamation mark on the label

Wellbutrin XL side effects and how to avoid them

The most common Wellbutrin XL side effects aren’t severe and may resolve within a couple of weeks

A prescription pad and pill bottle: Can you take Fioricet for migraines?

Can you take Fioricet for migraines?

Since Fioricet is habit-forming, your healthcare provider may prescribe it only if other migraine medications fail to work

A couple of transdermal patches: Scopolamine side effects

Scopolamine side effects and how to avoid them

Since scopolamine patches are worn for a short amount of time, side effects other than dry mouth are rare but may include vision impairment

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