Keith Gardner, R.Ph.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Keith Gardner, R.Ph., is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy. He has 10 years of community pharmacy experience followed by a 22-year career with a major pharmaceutical company in which he served as a medical information consultant. In that role, Gardner provided medical information to consumers and healthcare providers in numerous disease states. He currently resides in Monument, Colorado, with his wife and three dogs.

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Hand holding Rx drugs: Alternatives to azithromycin

Azithromycin (Zithromax) alternatives: What can I take instead o...

Zithromax (azithromycin) doesn't work for everyone. Amoxicillin, Augmentin, cefaclor, doxycycline, and levofloxacin are some azithromycin alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Lorazepam for sleep

Lorazepam for sleep: Can lorazepam help with sleep?

Lorazepam can be prescribed off-label as a sleep aid. Learn how lorazepam works, who can take it, and possible side effects.

Rx tablets: How much does furosemide cost without insurance

How much is furosemide (Lasix) without insurance?

The generic version of Lasix, furosemide, costs $19 without insurance. Learn how to get furosemide at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Rx cream: Foot fungus types

Health Education

Types of foot fungus and how to treat them

Fungal foot infections can be treated with OTC products and prescription antifungal medications

Rx tablets: How much is oxycodone HCl without insurance

How much is Oxycontin (oxycodone HCl) without insurance?

The generic version of Oxycontin, oxycodone HCl, costs $31 without insurance. Learn how to get oxycodone HCl at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Rx blister packs and Rx pill bottle: Non-drowsy allergy medicine

What are the best non-drowsy allergy medicines?

Non-drowsy antihistamines, such as Allegra, Claritin, and Clarinex can offer allergy relief without the symptom of drowsiness

Rx injection pen: Mounjaro side effects and how to avoid them

Mounjaro side effects and how to avoid them

Mounjaro side effects include GI side effects, rapid heart rate, injection site reactions, and increased pancreatic enzymes

Plate with Rx pills and body tape measure: Phentermine side effects

Phentermine side effects and how to avoid them

Phentermine side effects include Rapid or irregular heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, and restlessness

Stethoscope with notebook and pen: Colon cancer symptoms

Health Education

Colon cancer symptoms: What are the early signs of colon cancer?

Signs of colon cancer include bloody stools, persistent abdominal pain, or symptoms of bowel obstruction

Rx eye drops: How much is Zioptan without insurance?

How much is Zioptan without insurance?

Zioptan costs $280 without insurance. Learn how to get Zioptan at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Rx prefilled insulin pen: Lantus Solostar alternatives

Lantus Solostar alternatives: What can I take instead of Lantus ...

Lantus Solostar doesn't work for everyone. Semglee, Basaglar, Toujeo, Levemir, and Tresiba are some Lantus Solostar alternatives. Get the full list here.

Hand holding Rx pills: What can I take instead of tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin alternatives: What can I take instead of tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin doesn't work for everyone. Uroxatral, Rapaflo, Avodart, Proscar, and Cialis are some tamsulosin alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of Armour Thyroid ?

Armour Thyroid alternatives: What can I take instead of Armour T...

Armour Thyroid doesn't work for everyone. Levothyroxine, Cytomel, and other desiccated thyroid extracts (DTEs) are some Armour Thyroid alternatives. Get the full list here.

Hand holding blue Rx pill: Prazosin side effects and how to avoid them

Prazosin side effects and how to avoid them

Dizziness, first dose effects, and hallucinations are common prazosin side effects. Learn how long side effects of prazosin last and how to avoid them.

Rx pill bottle: Does metformin cause hair loss?

Does metformin cause hair loss?

Worried about metformin causing hair loss? Learn what could be causing hair loss during your metformin treatment and methods for hair loss recovery.

Rx inhaler: Arnuity Ellipta alternatives: What can I take instead of Arnuity Ellipta?

Arnuity Ellipta alternatives: What can I take instead of Arnuity...

Arnuity Ellipta doesn't work for everyone. Flovent, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Asmanex HFA, Qvar RediHaler, and Alvesco are some Arnuity Ellipta alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottle: Hydralazine side effects and how to avoid them

Hydralazine side effects and how to avoid them

Hydralazine side effects include tachycardia, Lupus-like symptoms, and frequent urination

Rx pill bottle: Risperidone side effects and how to avoid them

Risperidone side effects and how to avoid them

Risperidone side effects include weight gain, gynecomastia, tardive dyskinesia, and sexual dysfunction

Rx cream: What can I take instead of Imvexxy?

Imvexxy alternatives: What can I take instead of Imvexxy?

Imvexxy doesn't work for everyone. Premarin Vaginal Cream, Estrace Cream, Estring, Vagifem, and Osphena are some Imvexxy alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of Veltassa?

Veltassa alternatives: What can I take instead of Veltassa?

Veltassa doesn't work for everyone. Lokelma and SPS are some Veltassa alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottle with pills: Prednisone alternatives

Prednisone alternatives: What can I take instead of prednisone?

Prednisone doesn't work for everyone. Learn about alternatives and which might be best for you.

Rx pills representing if you can take Jardiance and metformin together?

Is it safe to take Jardiance and metformin together?

In general, Jardiance and metformin are safe to take together but it's important to ask your healthcare provider about possible side effects and drug interactions

Rx eye drops: How much does latanoprost cost without insurance

How much is latanoprost without insurance?

Latanoprost can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get latanoprost at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

IUD device: How much does Skyla cost without insurance?

How much is Skyla without insurance?

Skyla can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Skyla at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Rx injectable syringe: Is Ozempic insulin?

Is Ozempic insulin?

Ozempic is not insulin and it cannot replace insulin. Learn how to use Ozempic and other Type 2 diabetes medications.

Spilled Rx pills: Otezla without insurance

How much is Otezla without insurance?

Otezla can be an expensive brand-name medication, especially for people without health insurance coverage. Here are five ways to save.

Rx prescription pad and pill bottle: When will a generic for Jardiance be available?

When will a generic for Jardiance be available?

A Jardiance generic won’t hit the market until 2025 or later. Here’s how to save on your prescription in the meantime.

Body weight scale: Does Jardiance cause weight loss?

Does Jardiance cause weight loss?

Jardiance is not approved for weight loss, but it’s used off label for weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk

Autoinjectors and piggy bank: How to save money on Trulicity

7 ways to save money on Trulicity

Maximize your Trulicity savings with SingleCare and other coupons or patient assistance programs

Autoinjector pen with SingleCare savings card: How to save money on Ozempic

8 ways to save money on Ozempic

Maximize your Ozempic savings with SingleCare and other coupons or patient assistance programs

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