
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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Drug vs. Drug
Celexa vs. Prozac: Differences, similarities, and which is bette...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Updated on May 7, 2021

Health Education
Is mixing allergy meds safe?
We asked experts if you can combine common OTC treatments
Updated on Oct. 17, 2022

Drug Info
Taking probiotics with antibiotics
Antibiotics play a critical role in treating infections, but they may cause nasty stomach side effects, too
Updated on Jan. 14, 2025

Wellness
5 tips for flying with meds
Follow these guidelines for properly flying with your medications
Updated on May 22, 2025

Drug vs. Drug
Flonase vs. Nasonex: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Apr. 3, 2019

Drug Info
Are brand-name drugs better than generic?
There are 3 main differences: Price, inactive ingredients, and appearance
Updated on Nov. 11, 2022

Health Education
What to do when a drug is recalled
Did your Rx get recalled? Here’s what to do next.
Updated on Mar. 13, 2025

Health Education
How to get rid of unused medicine
Open up your medicine cabinet. Chances are pretty good that you’ve got…
Mar. 13, 2019

Drug vs. Drug
Contrave vs. phentermine: Differences, similarities, and which i...
Contrave and phentermine are two medications prescribed for weight loss
Updated on Oct. 11, 2024

Drug vs. Drug
Trintellix vs. Viibryd: Differences, similarities, and which is ...
Compare the similarities and differences between the two antidepressants
Updated on Aug. 19, 2024

Drug vs. Drug
Abilify vs. Rexulti: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...
Both Abilify and Rexulti treat schizophrenia and depression, but they work in different ways
Updated on Aug. 12, 2024