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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Rx pills: What can I take instead of topiramate?

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.

Blood test vials: Hemoglobin blood test

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What is a hemoglobin (HGB) blood test?

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body. Learn how to tell if you HBG is abnormal.

Three Rx pill bottles: Diclofenac Alternatives

Diclofenac alternatives: What can I take instead of diclofenac?

Diclofenac doesn't work for everyone. Alternative diclofenac dosage forms, other NSAIDs, COX-2 Inhibitors, corticosteroids, and non-NSAID pain relievers are some diclofenac alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx capsules: Terazosin without insurance

How much is terazosin without insurance?

Terazosin costs $33 without insurance. Learn how to get terazosin at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

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Health Education

9 ways to prevent yeast infections

Learn how to prevent yeast infection with practices like better hydration, probiotic consumption, and vitamin supplementation

Rx inhaler: Bevespi alternatives

Bevespi alternatives: What can I take instead of Bevespi?

Bevespi doesn't work for everyone. LABA and ICS combinations, LAMA, oral corticosteroids, and inhaled short-acting muscarinic antagonists are some Bevespi alternatives. Get the full list here.

Three Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of Edarbi?

Edarbi alternatives: What can I take instead of Edarbi ?

Edarbi doesn't work for everyone. Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACE Inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and combination blood pressure medications are some Edarbi alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottles: Forteo alternatives

Forteo alternatives: What can I take instead of Forteo?

Forteo doesn't work for everyone. Bisphosphonates, SERMs, denosumab, and romosozumab are some Forteo alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx inhaler: What can I take instead of Alvesco?

Alvesco alternatives: What can I take instead of Alvesco?

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

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Verapamil side effects and how to avoid them

Verapamil side effects and how to avoid them

Verapamil side effects include congestive heart failure, constipation, and dizziness

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

Pioglitazone side effects and how to avoid them

Pioglitazone side effects include heart failure and bone fractures

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