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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Bed with z's: Sleep importance

Health Education

Why is sleep important?

Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and depression are among the problems that people who don't get enough sleep are more likely to develop

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Vyvanse for weight loss

What you should know about this FDA-approved controlled substance

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Bupropion interactions

Bupropion interactions to avoid

Bupropion interacts with other antidepressants, alcohol, caffeine, and other substances

tablet next to a cocktail - tylenol and alcohol

Do Tylenol and alcohol mix?

Both are processed by the liver, so combining them can have unwanted side effects

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Metoprolol interactions

Metoprolol interactions to avoid

Metoprolol is a generic prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and…

syringe - rsv vaccine

Health Education

The RSV vaccine, explained

Two FDA-approved RSV vaccines are available this season, but only certain groups are eligible

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Wellbutrin for anxiety

Wellbutrin for anxiety: What you should know

Wellbutrin may be prescribed off-label for anxiety. Learn the potential side effects and interactions of Wellbutrin for anxiety.

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Cyclobenzaprine interactions

Cyclobenzaprine interactions

Learn what medicines you should avoid while taking this muscle relaxant

Updated on Sep. 18, 2023

Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Nexium generic

Nexium generic availability, cost, and dosage

A Nexium generic, esomeprazole, is available and can substantially reduce the price of the prescription.

Updated on Sep. 14, 2023

vaccine and bottle

Shingles shot side effects

You can expect soreness at the injection site and these other symptoms after getting your Shingrix shots

Updated on Sep. 12, 2023

Medical professional checking patient's blood pressure: Systolic vs. diastolic blood pressure

Health Education

What is systolic vs. diastolic blood pressure?

Blood pressure is the measure of the pressure of blood that pushes against the walls of the arteries. It is measured and reported as systolic pressure and diastolic pressure.

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