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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A pill broken in half: Can Jardiance be cut in half?

Can Jardiance be cut in half?

A hand of a doctor typing next to a stack of papers and stethoscope: Why increase Zepbound dose

Zepbound dose schedule: When and why to increase Zepbound dosage

Patient consulting with a pharmacist at the pharmacy counter - Is Zepbound safe?

Is Zepbound safe for you?

Person sitting at a table in the evening - can i take prednisone at night instead of morning

The best time to take prednisone

A stack of papers with a piggy bank on top: What insurance companies cover Zepbound?

What insurance companies cover Zepbound?

Two autoinjector pens: Why is my Zepbound coupon not working?

Why is my Zepbound coupon not working?

image of a hand holding a Zepbound syringe - how fast does Zepbound work?

How long does Zepbound take to work?

Pill bottle with spilled pills: Cefdinir interactions to avoid

Cefdinir interactions to avoid

A scale and two GLP-1 pens: BMI for Mounjaro

BMI for Mounjaro: Considerations for weight loss

An insurance card, stethoscope, and medication: Does TRICARE cover Ozempic?

Does TRICARE cover Ozempic?

A health insurance card, stethoscope, and medication: Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Qsymia?

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Qsymia?

A health insurance card, stethoscope, and medication: Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Jardiance?

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Jardiance?

A purple inhaler: Does Aetna cover Symbicort?

Does Aetna cover Symbicort?

Person filling a glass of water at the faucet - Do antibiotics make you thirsty?

Health Education

Do antibiotics make you thirsty?

FDA stamp - Saxenda generic FDA approval

FDA approves generic Saxenda

An arm with a glucose monitor on it and a separate hand holding a smartphone: Dexcom savings guide

Dexcom savings guide

A semaglutide pen: Does Wegovy cause headaches?

Does Wegovy cause headaches? Here’s what we know

A prescription bottle: How to take Cialis for ED

How to take Cialis for ED

A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Long-term side effects of Topamax

Long-term side effects of Topamax

A pharmacist placing a blister pack of pills into a bag: Eliquis starter pack directions

Eliquis starter pack directions for new patients

GLP-1 injection: Trulicity vs. Mounjaro

Trulicity vs. Mounjaro: Key differences, costs, and effectiveness

Pill bottle with question mark: Is there a Xyzal generic?

Xyzal generic: Dosage, cost, and alternatives

Two semaglutide pens: Do you have to take semaglutide at the same time every week?

Do you have to take semaglutide at the same time every week?

Weight loss injection pen: What to do if you miss a dose of Ozempic

What happens if you miss a dose of Ozempic?

A prescription bottle with white pills spilling out: Is Singulair over the counter?

Is Singulair over the counter? A guide to access and alternatives

A person wearing a sweatshirt holding their belly: Azithromycin stomach pain

Azithromycin stomach pain: What to expect and how to manage it

Two GLP-1 pens and a scale: What to know about Zepbound and tirzepatide

What to know about Zepbound and tirzepatide

A SingleCare card: Wegovy coupon not working? Do this

Wegovy coupon not working? Do this

Two GLP-1 pens: Warnings about the golden-dose hack with leftover GLP-1s

Warnings about the golden-dose hack with leftover GLP-1s

An FDA approval stamp for the expansion of Wegovy to treat liver disease

FDA approves Wegovy for MASH

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