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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Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Eliquis availability

Eliquis generic availability, cost, and dosage

An Eliquis generic is not available yet due to court appeals.

Updated on Aug. 25, 2023

Rx pills and pill bottles: Mucinex alternatives

Mucinex (guaifenesin) alternatives: What can I take instead of M...

Mucinex (guaifenesin) doesn't work for everyone. Guaifenesin, Mucinex DM, Diabetic Tussin, Tessalon, and Coricidin HBP are some Mucinex alternatives. Get the full list here.

Bed with white linens: Why do I sweat in my sleep?

Health Education

Why do I sweat in my sleep?

Treating an underlying illness or switching medications may be the best options to elminating night sweats

Foods to avoid when taking Cymbalta

What not to drink on Cymbalta

Learn what you should avoid when taking this antidepressant

Rx prescription pad & Rx pill bottle: Meloxicam dosage

Meloxicam dosage, forms, and strengths

When dosing an NSAID, healthcare providers prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time to reduce the risk of serious side effects

What not to take with Benadryl

Meds not to mix with Benadryl

Learn which medicines and health conditions don’t mix with the allergy med diphenhydramine

Bed with white linens: Best way to sleep

Health Education

What is the best sleeping position?

Find your ideal sleep position for better rest. Explore the pros and cons of back, side, and stomach sleeping in this ultimate guide.

Rx prescprition pad and Rx pill bottle: Generic Xanax

Xanax generic availability, cost, and dosage

If your doctor prescribes Xanax, your pharmacist will likely give you alprazolam, which is Xanax's generic equivalent

pregnant person - can you take dramamine while pregnant

Is Dramamine in pregnancy okay?

Here’s everything you need to know for safe and effective nausea relief while pregnant

two sleep masks - benadryl and melatonin

Can you mix Benadryl and melatonin?

Learn why combining the two popular sleep aids could be risky

Rx tablets: Phenobarbital alternatives

Phenobarbital alternatives: What can I take instead of phenobarb...

Phenobarbital is not right for everyone. Dilantin, Lamictal, Neurontin, Tegretol, and Topamax are some phenobarbital alternatives. Get the full list here.

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