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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A clock and birth control pills: Plan B side effects

Plan B One-Step side effects

The most common Plan B side effects are changes in the menstrual cycle and heavy periods, but other minor side effects have been reported

Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Lisinopril interactions

Lisinopril interactions to avoid

Despite the wide range of possible interactions, lisinopril can generally still be taken safely with the right care

Rx prescription pill bottle and prescription pad: Amitriptyline interactions

Amitriptyline interactions to avoid

Because amitriptyline raises serotonin levels, it may interact with other medications that affect serotonin

A hand holding a pill — is cephalexin a strong antibiotic?

Is Keflex a strong antibiotic?

This prescription treats a number of common ailments, including bacterial respiratory infections and ear infections

FDA Approval Stamp - Zepbound

FDA approves Zepbound

This prescription is a version of Mounjaro, which is only approved for Type 2 diabetes

Ozempic: does it need to be refrigerated?

Health Education

Is Ozempic refrigerated?

Learn how to properly store this injectable diabetes medication for maximum effectiveness

FDA Approval Stamp - Wezlana

FDA approves Wezlana

This medication is a biosimilar—like a generic for biologic medications—for the popular drug Stelara

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Trazodone interactions

Trazodone interactions to avoid

Trazodone interacts with various drugs, including other drugs that affect serotonin levels, blood thinners, drugs that cause central nervous system (CNS) depression, and others

FDA approval stamp - Januvia

FDA approves Zituvio for diabetes

This new medication joins Januvia and Janumet on the market

bottle of pills - is meloxicam safe to take everyday

Can you take meloxicam daily?

The answer is yes—with a few caveats. Learn when it’s not a good idea.

Woman standing with a finger in her ear: Causes of ringing in the ear

Health Education

What causes ringing in the ear? Related conditions and treatments

Ringing in the ears can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, infection, certain medical conditions, or prescription medications

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