Karen Berger, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

After receiving her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Karen Berger, Pharm.D., has worked in both chain and independent community pharmacies. She currently works at an independent pharmacy in New Jersey. Dr. Berger enjoys helping patients understand medical conditions and medications—both in person as a pharmacist, and online as a medical writer and reviewer.

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A woman looking at her phone and a pill bottle | How soon after taking prednisone can I take ibuprofen?

Can you take ibuprofen after prednisone?

A man holding his leg | Medications that cause leg cramps at night

6 meds that cause nighttime leg cramps

A woman looking at a pill bottle | Best time to take potassium

When to take potassium

Ibuprofen tablet vs. white naproxen tablet: Is naproxen stronger than ibuprofen?

Is naproxen stronger than ibuprofen?

Two autoinjector pens: Does United Healthcare cover Trulicity?

Does United Healthcare cover Trulicity?

Mechanical scale: Does Tricare cover weight loss medication?

Does Tricare cover weight loss medication?

Four pill bottles of different sizes: Eliquis dose reduction

Eliquis dose reduction: When and why it’s recommended

A prescription bottle: How to take Eliquis for DVT

How to take Eliquis for DVT

A blood pressure cuff and a heart: Xarelto dosing for DVT

Xarelto dosing for DVT

A pill broken in half: Can Jardiance be cut in half?

Can Jardiance be cut in half?

A hand of a doctor typing next to a stack of papers and stethoscope: Why increase Zepbound dose

Zepbound dose schedule: When and why to increase Zepbound dosage

Patient consulting with a pharmacist at the pharmacy counter - Is Zepbound safe?

Is Zepbound safe for you?

Person sitting at a table in the evening - can i take prednisone at night instead of morning

The best time to take prednisone

A stack of papers with a piggy bank on top: What insurance companies cover Zepbound?

What insurance companies cover Zepbound?

Two autoinjector pens: Why is my Zepbound coupon not working?

Why is my Zepbound coupon not working?

image of a hand holding a Zepbound syringe - how fast does Zepbound work?

How long does Zepbound take to work?

Pill bottle with spilled pills: Cefdinir interactions to avoid

Cefdinir interactions to avoid

A scale and two GLP-1 pens: BMI for Mounjaro

BMI for Mounjaro: Considerations for weight loss

An insurance card, stethoscope, and medication: Does TRICARE cover Ozempic?

Does TRICARE cover Ozempic?

A health insurance card, stethoscope, and medication: Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Qsymia?

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Qsymia?

A health insurance card, stethoscope, and medication: Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Jardiance?

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Jardiance?

A purple inhaler: Does Aetna cover Symbicort?

Does Aetna cover Symbicort?

Person filling a glass of water at the faucet - Do antibiotics make you thirsty?

Health Education

Do antibiotics make you thirsty?

FDA stamp - Saxenda generic FDA approval

FDA approves generic Saxenda

An arm with a glucose monitor on it and a separate hand holding a smartphone: Dexcom savings guide

Dexcom savings guide

A semaglutide pen: Does Wegovy cause headaches?

Does Wegovy cause headaches? Here’s what we know

A prescription bottle: How to take Cialis for ED

How to take Cialis for ED

A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Long-term side effects of Topamax

Long-term side effects of Topamax

A pharmacist placing a blister pack of pills into a bag: Eliquis starter pack directions

Eliquis starter pack directions for new patients

GLP-1 injection: Trulicity vs. Mounjaro

Trulicity vs. Mounjaro: Key differences, costs, and effectiveness

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