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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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Articles

A pharmacist discusses pharmacy technician duties
The Checkout

Why pharmacy techs are essential for every pharmacy

gabapentin and alcohol mix
Drug Info

Mixing alcohol and gabapentin is dangerous

Medicines and a brain illustration — serotonin syndrome symptoms
Health Education

Serotonin syndrome 101

Blood glucose monitor with sugar cubes: What are normal blood sugar levels?
Health Education

What are normal blood sugar levels?

A pulse oximeter for at home use
Wellness

Should you buy a pulse oximeter?

Multivitamins for Seniors (Picture of 65+ Pill Container)
Wellness

Vitamins for seniors

alcohol and cough syrup
Health Education

Can you drink alcohol if you’re taking cough syrup?

A girl with a kitten represents pet allergy medicine
Health Education

Meds for allergies to pets

What are tricyclic antidepressants? How they work, brand names, and side effects
Drug Info

Tricyclic antidepressants: Uses, common brands, and safety infor...

A woman wonders, "Is the flu airborne?"
Health Education

Is the flu airborne? Learn how the flu spreads.

How to avoid Ativan side effects
Drug Info

Ativan side effects and interactions, and how to avoid them

Flu shot or tamiflu for coronavirus
Health Education

Can the flu shot fight COVID?

Rx pad and pill bottle: Side effects of Valtrex
Drug Info

Valtrex side effects, interactions, warnings, and how to avoid them

Laxatives
Health Education

The lowdown on laxatives

Delsym vs. Robitussin cough medicine comparisons
Drug vs. Drug

Delsym vs. Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels: Differences, Simila...

A drink and an immunization represent drinking alcohol after vaccinations
Health Education

Can you drink after a vaccine?

Three different types of inhalers: Incruse Ellipta vs. Spiriva
Drug vs. Drug

Incruse Ellipta vs. Spiriva: Differences, similarities, and whic...

Singlecare August - Summer Skincare dermatological treatment
Company

The most popular drugs on SingleCare in August

Skelaxin vs Flexeril drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Skelaxin vs. Flexeril: Differences, similarities, and which is b...

Wellbutrin vs Adderall drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Wellbutrin vs. Adderall: Differences, similarities, and which is...

Hand and an iced coffee: How to stop shaky hands
Health Education

Hand tremors: How to stop shaky hands

Dilaudid vs Percocet pain medications
Drug vs. Drug

Dilaudid vs. Percocet: Differences, similarities, and which is b...

Map of America with charts and graphs: ADHD statistics in children, teens, and adults
News

ADHD statistics 2025

Ambien vs Xanax drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Ambien vs. Xanax: Differences, similarities, and which is better...

Ampicillin vs amoxicillin antibiotic comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Ampicillin vs. amoxicillin: Differences, similarities, and which...

Dulcolax vs Miralax drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Dulcolax vs. Miralax

Map of America with charts and graphs: Vaccination and immunization statistics
News

Immunization and vaccination statistics 2025

Bottle of essential oil and cranberry juice: 12 home remedies for UTI prevention and treatment
Wellness

12 home remedies for UTI prevention and treatment

antibiotics for bacterial infections
Drug vs. Drug

Azithromycin vs. amoxicillin: Differences, similarities, and whi...

Dexamethasone vs. prednisone medications
Drug vs. Drug

Dexamethasone vs. prednisone: Comparing these corticosteroids

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