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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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Migraine medication - split pill
Health Education

When to talk to your doctor about a prescription for migraine

Prevnar 13 vs Pneumovax 23 vaccine comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Prevnar 13 vs. Pneumovax 23: Differences, similarities, and whic...

Percocet vs Vicodin pain drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Percocet vs. Vicodin: Differences, similarities, and which is be...

Rx syringes comparing Ozempic and Victoza injections
Drug vs. Drug

Ozempic vs. Victoza: Key differences, side effects, and cost com...

Nucynta vs oxycodone drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Nucynta vs. oxycodone: Differences, similarities, and which is b...

Nexium vs Prilosec allergy medications comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Nexium vs. Prilosec: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

Two Rx IUDs: Kyleena vs Mirena
Drug vs. Drug

Choosing between Kyleena and Mirena: Which is right for you?

Rx pills: Buspirone vs Xanax drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Buspirone vs. Xanax: Differences and similarities explained

Rx tablets: Aspirin vs. ibuprofen
Drug vs. Drug

Aspirin vs. ibuprofen: Differences, Similarities, and Which One ...

OTC pills respresenting Zyrtec vs Benadryl
Drug vs. Drug

Zyrtec vs. Benadryl: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

allergy medications
Drug vs. Drug

Xyzal vs. Claritin: Differences, similarities, and which is bett...

Alcohol and antibiotics
Health Education

Can you drink alcohol with antibiotics?

FDA approval - fezolinetant
News

FDA approves Nayzilam spray for seizures

Rx pills compared side by side: Sleeping disorder treatment
Drug vs. Drug

Trazodone vs. Ambien: Which works better?

Syringes representing Remicade vs Humira diferences
Drug vs. Drug

Remicade vs. Humira: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

Effexor vs Zoloft: Depression and anxiety medications
Drug vs. Drug

Effexor vs. Zoloft: Differences, similarities, and which is bett...

Rx inhaler: Dulera vs. Advair: Differences, Similarities, and Which One is Better For You
Drug vs. Drug

Dulera vs. Advair: Differences, similarities, and which one is b...

Rx pills comparing Doxycycline monohydrate vs hyclate
Drug vs. Drug

Doxycycline monohydrate vs. hyclate: Differences, similarities, ...

Celexa vs Prozac depression medications
Drug vs. Drug

Celexa vs. Prozac: Differences, similarities, and which is bette...

antihistamines - can you mix allergy meds
Health Education

Is mixing allergy meds safe?

a spoon with antibiotics and a spoon with probiotics - can you take probiotics with antibiotics
Drug Info

Taking probiotics with antibiotics

Flying with medication
Wellness

5 tips for flying with meds

Flonase vs Nasonex drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Flonase vs. Nasonex: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

Brand name vs. generic drug name medicine
Drug Info

Are brand-name drugs better than generic?

A capsule in a warning sign represents a drug recall
Health Education

What to do when a drug is recalled

Dispose of Unused Medicine
Health Education

How to get rid of unused medicine

Rx syringe: Reclast vs Prolia
Drug vs. Drug

Reclast vs. Prolia: Differences, similarities, and which is bett...

Rx pills compared: weight loss aids
Drug vs. Drug

Contrave vs. phentermine: Differences, similarities, and which i...

depression medications
Drug vs. Drug

Trintellix vs. Viibryd: Differences, similarities, and which is ...

antipsychotic medications
Drug vs. Drug

Abilify vs. Rexulti: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

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