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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Health benefits of mushrooms

8 benefits of mushrooms

Eating more of this fungi can work wonders for your physical and mental health

wine and cola - what to avoid while taking gabapentin

What to avoid on gabapentin

It’s important to know about these interactions to safely take this popular medication

Rx cream: Yeast infection on skin

Health Education

Yeast infection on the skin

A certain amount of yeast lives on the skin normally, but too much yeast can cause an infection. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment for a skin yeast infection.

Rx tablets: How much is loratadine without insurance

How much is loratadine (Claritin) without insurance?

The generic version of Claritin, loratadine, costs $19 without insurance. Learn how to get loratadine at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Urinary infection test kit: Do I have a UTI or yeast infection

Health Education

How can I tell if I have a UTI or yeast infection?

UTIs and yeast infections are similar conditions that require different treatment approaches

Woman talking to healthcare professional: Difference between bipolar 1 and 2

Health Education

What is the difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2?

Bipolar I and bipolar II have separate criteria for diagnosis. Compare bipolar 1 vs. 2, how it is treated, and how to support a loved one with bipolar disorder.

tablet next to a cappuccino - Wellbutrin and caffeine

Is it safe to mix Wellbutrin and caffeine?

Find out if your morning coffee could interact with this Rx used to treat depression, ADHD, and more

FDA approval - fezolinetant

New Rx approved for hot flashes

This medication can treat a symptom that affects roughly 80% of menopausal women in the U.S.

Smart phones with charts: Health insurance stats

Dexcom vs. Freestyle Libre: Differences, similarities, and which...

Dexcom and Freestyle Libre are both used to monitor glucose levels but differ in cost, warm-up time, and how long they can stay on the body

Rx pills with thought bubble: Best time to take zoloft

Health Education

When is the best time of day to take Zoloft for anxiety?

Zoloft should be taken at the same time once a day

Doctor with female patient: Are yeast infections contagious

Are yeast infections contagious?

Wondering if a yeast infection is contagious? Learn about the transmission methods and how to prevent spreading a yeast infection.

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