Stephanie Melby, Pharm.D.
Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Stephanie Melby, B.S., Pharm.D., received a bachelor of science in nutrition from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate of pharmacy from the University of New England. She has seven years of experience in retail pharmacy and is certified in Medication Therapy Management (MTM). Dr. Melby resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Drug Info
Hydrochlorothiazide interactions to avoid
In addition to interactions with medications, hydrochlorothiazide can interact with licorice root and alcohol
Mar. 8, 2024
Drug Info
Tadalafil interactions to avoid
Tadalafil can cause severely low blood pressure if taken with other medications that can lower blood pressure, such as nitrates and alpha blockers
Feb. 6, 2024
Health Education
How to relieve UTI pain fast
UTIs can be uncomfortable and bothersome. Here’s how to get instant UTI relief.
Jan. 23, 2024
Drug Info
Colchicine interactions to avoid
Do not take colchicine with Filspari, Paxlovid, Relyvrio, Reyvow, or Vonjo without consulting a healthcare professional
Jan. 23, 2024
Drug Info
Pregabalin interactions to avoid
In addition to interactions with other medications, pregabalin can also interact with alcohol and cannabinoid-containing products
Jan. 12, 2024
Drug Info
Omeprazole interactions to avoid
Many different drugs can interact with omeprazole and cause a variety of unwanted adverse effects
Dec. 6, 2023
Drug Info
Clindamycin interactions to avoid
Some side effects of clindamycin, including constipation, diarrhea, nausea,and gastrointestinal (GI) problems, can intensify when combined with certain medications
Oct. 17, 2023
Drug Info
Vaniqa (eflornithine) alternatives: What can I take instead of V...
Vaniqa (eflornithine) doesn't work for everyone. Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone, Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone, Aldactone, and Proscar are some Vaniqa alternatives. Get the full list here.
Oct. 6, 2023
Drug Info
Methocarbamol interactions to avoid
Learn what medicines you should avoid while taking this muscle relaxant
Sep. 21, 2023
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Adderall XR (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine ER) alternatives: Wha...
Adderall XR (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine ER) doesn't work for everyone. Mydayis, Vyvanse, Adzenys XR, Dyanavel XR, and Xelstrym are some Adderall XR alternatives. Get the full list here.
Sep. 8, 2023
Drug Info
Pantoprazole (Protonix) alternatives: What can I take instead of...
Protonix (pantoprazole) doesn't work for everyone. Omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, dexlansoprazole, and rabeprazole are some pantoprazole alternatives. Get the full list here.
Aug. 14, 2023