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 prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Nexium generic

Nexium generic availability, cost, and dosage

vaccine and bottle

Shingles shot side effects

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

Health Education

What is systolic vs. diastolic blood pressure?

Rx injector pen: Mounjaro (tirzepatide) alternatives

Mounjaro alternatives: What can I take instead of Mounjaro?

Vaccine with a purple background - do meningitis shots hurt

Do meningitis shots hurt?

bottle of adderall - effects of Adderall on the body

Effects of Adderall on the body

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Eliquis availability

Eliquis generic: Availability, cost, and dosage

Rx pills and pill bottles: Mucinex alternatives

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

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

Health Education

Why do I sweat in my sleep?

Foods to avoid when taking Cymbalta

What not to drink on Cymbalta

Rx prescription pad & Rx pill bottle: Meloxicam dosage

Meloxicam dosage, forms, and strengths

What not to take with Benadryl

Meds not to mix with Benadryl

Bed with white linens: Best way to sleep

Health Education

What is the best sleeping position?

Rx prescprition pad and Rx pill bottle: Generic Xanax

Xanax generic availability, cost, and dosage

pregnant person - can you take dramamine while pregnant

Is Dramamine in pregnancy okay?

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Can you mix Benadryl and melatonin?

Rx tablets: Phenobarbital alternatives

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

Hair comb: Dandruff vs. dry scalp

Health Education

Dandruff vs. dry scalp: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments �...

Over-the-counter birth control FDA approved

FDA approves OTC birth control pills

Can you mix ibuprofen and caffeine?

Do ibuprofen and caffeine mix?

Health benefits of mushrooms

8 benefits of mushrooms

wine and cola - what to avoid while taking gabapentin

What to avoid on gabapentin

Rx cream: Yeast infection on skin

Health Education

Yeast infection on the skin

Rx tablets: How much is loratadine without insurance

How much is loratadine (Claritin) without insurance?

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?

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

Health Education

What is the difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2?

tablet next to a cappuccino - Wellbutrin and caffeine

Is it safe to mix Wellbutrin and caffeine?

FDA approval - fezolinetant

New Rx approved for hot flashes

Smart phone and person with a CGM sensor on their arm: Dexcom vs. Freestyle Libre

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

Rx pills with thought bubble: Best time to take zoloft

Health Education

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

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