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 stethoscope with a heart between the earpieces: Farxiga for heart failure: How it works, effectiveness & more

Farxiga for heart failure: How it works, effectiveness & more

Farxiga is prescribed for chronic kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes, and heart failure

Two semaglutide pens: Can I start Wegovy at 2.4 mg?

Can I start Wegovy at 2.4 mg?

Although you may be eager to start taking the maximum dose of Wegovy, it’s important to allow your body time to adjust to the weight loss drug

One hand holding a pill bottle and another hand open with two pills in it: Rexulti generic availability, cost, and more

Rexulti generic availability, cost & more

Brexpiprazole is the active ingredient in Rexulti, but it isn’t yet available as a generic alternative

A prescriptionpad and a pill bottle: How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?

How long does it take Latuda to work for bipolar depression?

Learn about Latuda and generic lurasidone for bipolar depression

A syringe for an injection: Stelara for psoriasis: Dosage, efficacy & more

Stelara for psoriasis: Dosage, efficacy & more

Patients who took Stelara for psoriasis achieved more improvement in symptoms and severity than those who took a placebo

A hand holding an unlabled pill bottle: Can you take ibuprofen and antibiotics?

Taking ibuprofen with antibiotics

Ibuprofen and antibiotics can generally be mixed. However, some combinations may cause an increased risk of side effects.

A woman holding her throat: Dupixent for EoE: First FDA-approved treatment for adults & children

Dupixent for EoE: First FDA-approved treatment for adults &...

Dupixent is an injectable prescription drug containing the active ingredient dupilumab made…

Medication tablets: Can you buy prednisone over the counter?

Can you buy prednisone over the counter?

Prednisone is only available with a prescription. Learn what is similar to prednisone over the counter.

Pill bottle with tablets: How to get Adderall over the counter

How to get Adderall over the counter

Over-the-counter Adderall is not available, but there are OTC alternatives to consider

Two Rx pill bottles: Mydayis vs Vyvanse

Mydayis vs Vyvanse: Differences, similarities, and which one is ...

Due to their classification as amphetamine-type stimulants, Mydayis and Vyvanse share significant similarities

Over-the-counter medication for stress and anxiety

5 OTC stress and anxiety treatments

What to take for non-prescription relief of these mood killers

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