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 Education

Understanding blood pressure levels

Blue Rx pill: How to take Viagra

Health Education

How to take Viagra for best results

Meformin and alcohol cocktail

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Can I drink alcohol while taking metformin?

FDA approval stamp

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A tube of Phexxi birth control gel

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FDA approval - fezolinetant

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A pharmacist discusses pharmacy technician duties

Why pharmacy techs are essential for every pharmacy

gabapentin and alcohol mix

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

Should you buy a pulse oximeter?

Multivitamins for Seniors (Picture of 65+ Pill Container)

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

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A woman wonders, "Is the flu airborne?"

Health Education

Is the flu airborne? Learn how the flu spreads.

How to avoid Ativan side effects

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

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

Laxatives

Health Education

The lowdown on laxatives

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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

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Singlecare August - Summer Skincare dermatological treatment

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Skelaxin vs Flexeril drug comparison

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Wellbutrin vs Adderall drug comparison

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

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