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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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Pharmacist wearing face mask - how to prevent getting sick
The Checkout

9 ways pharmacy staff can avoid illness

Rx cream: How to get rid of a yeast infection
Health Education

How to get rid of a yeast infection in 24 hours

Prescription pad and bottle - most prescribed drugs
Company

Most-filled meds across the U.S.

Rx prescription pad and pill bottle: What is diclofenac?
Drug Info

What is diclofenac and what is it used for?

A stamp for FDA approval - naloxone OTC
News

FDA approves drug to prevent Type 1 diabetes

FDA approval stamp
News

IUD approved for 8-year use

Rx autoinjector: How much is Copaxone without insurance?
Drug Info

How much is Copaxone without insurance?

Rx tablet and capsule: Phentermine alternatives
Drug Info

Phentermine alternatives: What can I take instead of phentermine?

Prescription pill bottles: Adderall alternatives
Drug Info

Best Adderall alternatives for ADHD and narcolepsy

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: amoxicillin shortage
News

Amoxicillin shortage 101

Rx pill pad and prescription pad: Diclofenac side effects and how to avoid them
Drug Info

Diclofenac side effects and how to avoid them

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Chlorthalidone side effects
News

Adderall shortage 101

Rx rescue inhaler: Spiriva Respimat alternatives
Drug Info

Spiriva alternatives: What can I take instead of Spiriva Respimat?

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Fluvoxamine side effects and how to avoid them
Drug Info

Fluvoxamine side effects and how to avoid them

Rx inhaler: Pulmicort Flexhaler alternatives
Drug Info

Top Pulmicort Flexhaler alternatives and how to switch your Rx

Hand holding Rx pill: What is losartan used for?
Drug Info

What is losartan used for?

bag of potato chips - metoprolol food interactions
Drug Info

5 foods to avoid with metoprolol

SingleCare savings card and Rx pill bottle: How much do blood thinners cost in 2022?
Drug Info

How much do blood thinners cost?

Prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Vitamin D side effects and how to avoid them
Drug Info

Vitamin D side effects and how to avoid them

Phentermine and coffee: is it safe to mix?
Drug Info

Do caffeine and phentermine mix?

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Levetiracetam side effects and how to avoid them
Drug Info

Levetiracetam side effects and how to avoid them

cup of coffee next to medication - losartan and coffee
Drug Info

Do coffee and losartan mix?

Hand holding heart: Guide to health care for unhoused people
Health Education

Guide to health care for unhoused people

Rx inhaler: How much does Trelegy Ellipta cost without insurance
Drug Info

How much is Trelegy Ellipta without insurance?

Rx auto injector: Saxenda alternatives: What can I take instead of Saxenda?
Drug Info

Saxenda alternatives: What can I take instead of Saxenda?

Rx pill bottles: Alternatives to Velphoro
Drug Info

Velphoro alternatives: What can I take instead of velphoro?

Rx pills: What can I take instead of clonazepam?
Drug Info

5 clonazepam alternatives and how to switch your Rx

calendar next to medication - how many days can you take benzonatate
Drug Info

How long can you take benzonatate?

Rx pill bottle: Signs metformin is not working
Drug Info

Signs metformin is not working

Rx pills comparing what can someone take instead of diltiazem
Drug Info

Diltiazem alternatives: What can I take instead of diltiazem?

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