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.

Sign up for health updates in your inbox

Articles

An image of Humira and alcohol

Is it safe to mix Humira and alcohol?

There is no research on the combination of a drink and this injectable medication, but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless.

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Lamotrigine side effects

Lamotrigine side effects and how to avoid them

Lamotrigine is a generic prescription drug used to prevent certain types of seizures as well as treat bipolar I disorder and migraines

Pill bottle and prescription pad: Lisinopril side effects

Lisinopril side effects, warnings, and interactions

Lisinopril is a generic medication used to treat high blood pressure but can come with side effects. Know the warnings and drug interactions of lisinopril before taking this medication.

Updated on May 17, 2022

FDA approval stamp

FDA approves first insulin biosimilar

There’s now another option for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes—one that could save a lot of money

Medications that cause heat intolerance

Health Education

6 meds that cause heat intolerance

Certain over-the-counter and prescription treatments can ruin a day of fun in the sun—and have dangerous side effects

Drug Recall

Chantix recalled by manufacturer

Due to contamination with possible carcinogens, this smoking cessation product is not currently available as a brand-name drug

Updated on Oct. 4, 2023

Lyrica and alcohol

Health Education

Can you mix Lyrica and alcohol?

Here’s what to consider when taking the nerve pain medication

Prescription pad with pill bottle representing side effects of Prednisolone

Prednisolone side effects and how to avoid them

Prednisolone treats a wide range of medical conditions but can cause several side effects. Learn more about the common and serious side effects of prednisolone.

A stamp for FDA approval - naloxone OTC

FDA approves OTC switch for Astepro

This non-steroidal nasal spray is good news for the 60 million people in the U.S. living with allergies

Is it safe to OTC sleep aids every night? A pillow and pills

Are OTC sleep aids safe?

For occasional use, there are many relatively harmless sleep medicines and supplements—but there are certain groups of people who shouldn’t take them

Updated on Nov. 14, 2022

FDA approval stamp

FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug

It’s the first new medication for this condition since 2003

« Previous 1 … 22 23 24 25 26 … 47 Next »