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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FDA approves Humira alternative

The new medication can be prescribed to people with several inflammatory diseases

Updated on Oct. 25, 2021

Woman's arm representing Nexplanon birth control implant

Nexplanon side effects and how to avoid them

Nexplanon is a single-hormone birth control treatment that does not contain estrogen. Common side effects usually subside but persisent severe side effects could warrant the removal of the implant.

Zoloft and coffee

Do coffee and Zoloft mix?

There’s no interaction, but it can affect the conditions this medication treats

Vyvanse and alcohol

Do Vyvanse and alcohol mix?

There are four major risks of combining this stimulant with an adult beverage

Brain vs a question mark representing anxiety vs stress

Health Education

Stress vs. Anxiety: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments, &...

While anxiety and stress are similar, there are key differences in symptoms and treatments

Person holding their stomach in pain: Rotovirus vs. norovirus

Health Education

Rotavirus vs. norovirus vs. stomach flu: Compare causes, symptom...

Rotavirus and norovirus are two causes of viral gastroenteritis, sometimes called 'stomach flu'

Colorful spilled Rx pills: Seroquel side effects

Seroquel side effects, warnings, interactions, and how to avoid ...

Seroquel belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It is FDA approved to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also used off-label to treat depression, anxiety, and other conditions.

Updated on Mar. 14, 2022

Flu from flu shot: vaccine vial and tissues

Health Education

Can you get the flu from the flu shot?

The short answer is no—but there are some side effects to be aware of

Eliquis and alcohol: A cocktail and a pill

Health Education

Is it safe to drink with Eliquis?

A drink (or two) doesn’t interact with this Rx, but there are other risks to consider

Ibuprofen to treat types of headaches

Health Education

8 common types of headaches

Each variety of head pain has a slightly different treatment regimen, so it’s important to know which you have

Updated on Jun. 6, 2022

Synthroid and coffee

Can you mix Synthroid and coffee?

Learn the potential side effects of taking thyroid medication with anything but a tall glass of water

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