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Kristi C. Torres, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Kristi C. Torres, Pharm.D. is a 2005 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. Her professional background includes academic teaching roles, district level management for a nationwide pharmacy chain, and clinic-based pharmacy management. Dr. Torres has a wide range of experience in pharmacy operations and has traveled to many states to open and convert clinic-based pharmacies for one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation. Currently, she works for Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy in Austin, Texas, serving the intellectual and developmental disability community. There, she leads the order entry team overseeing orders from across the country. Dr. Torres began working in pharmacy at the age of 16 in a small East Texas town. She currently resides in Round Rock, Texas, with her daughter and a Shih-Tzu puppy.
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EpiPen with pharmacy bag: How much is EpiPen (epinephrine) without insurance?
Drug Info

How much is EpiPen (epinephrine) without insurance?

The generic version of EpiPen, epinephrine, costs $803 without insurance. Learn how to get EpiPen at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Rx pill bottles: Oxycodone alternatives
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Oxycodone (Percocet) alternatives: What can I take instead of ox...

Percocet (oxycodone) doesn't work for everyone. NSAIDs, Tylenol, muscle relaxants, other opioids, and neurological drugs are some oxycodone alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx injection pen and Rx tablets: Is it safe to take Ozempic and metformin together?
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Is it safe to take Ozempic and metformin together?

Taking Ozempic and metformin together, as prescribed by a healthcare professional, has shown very positive results in managing diabetes
Rx pill bottles: How much is famotidine without insurance?
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How much is famotidine (Pepcid) without insurance?

The generic version of Pepcid, famotidine, costs $85 without insurance. Learn how to get famotidine at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Man blowing his nose: Alergy headache
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What does an allergy headache feel like?

Almost 40% of adults suffer from seasonal allergies, which can cause an allergy headache. Learn what an allergy headache feels like and how to relieve your symptoms.
Doctor talking to female patient: Phentermine side effects in females
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Common phentermine side effects in females

Phentermine side effects in females include menstrual cycle changes and lower sex drive
Rx pill bottles: How much does zolpidem tartrate cost without insurance
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How much is zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) without insurance?

The generic version of Ambien, zolpidem tartrate, costs $89 without insurance. Learn how to get zolpidem tartrate at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Rx pill bottle: Vitamin D without insurance
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How much is vitamin D without insurance?

The generic version of Aqueous Vitamin D, vitamin D, costs $7 without insurance. Learn how to get vitamin D at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Three Rx pill bottles: Amlodipine besylate alternatives
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Amlodipine besylate alternatives: What can I take instead of aml...

Amlodipine besylate doesn't work for everyone. Calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, and other hypertension drugs are some amlodipine besylate alternatives. Get the full list here.
Woman holding stomach: Colitis symptoms
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Colitis symptoms: What are the early signs of colitis?

Common signs of colitis include watery diarrhea and abdominal pain
Rx pills: What can I take instead of topiramate?
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Topiramate (Topamax) alternatives: What can I take instead of to...

Topiramate (Topamax) doesn't work for everyone. SV2A inhibitors, valproic acid derivative, carboxamide anticonvulsants, CGRP antagonists, and beta blockers are some topiramate alternatives. Get the full list here.