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Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family physician, writer, editor, teacher, and consultant. She is a graduate of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, trained at West Suburban Family Medicine in Oak Park, Illinois. She later completed a fellowship in community medicine at PCC Community Wellness and a master's in Public Health at the University of Illinois-Chicago. She lives with her family near Chicago.
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Rx pill bottles: Find cheaper Concerta
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How much is Concerta without insurance?

Concerta can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Concerta at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Syringe of injectable medicine: Is Trulicity insulin?
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Is Trulicity insulin?

Trulicity is not insulin and it cannot replace insulin. Learn how to use Trulicity and other Type 2 diabetes medications.
Rx pill bottles - how much is Eliquis without insurance
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How much is Eliquis without insurance?

Eliquis can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Eliquis at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Syringe/injection: Side effets of Dupixent
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Dupixent side effects

Dupixent has few side effects and interactions but some can be serious, so it helps to get familiar with the possible side effects
Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Common vs. serious Descovy side effects
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Descovy side effects and how to avoid them

Descovy side effects include weight gain, diarrhea, and nausea
Map of America with charts and graphs: Epilepsy Statistics
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Epilepsy statistics 2024

One in 26 people will develop epilepsy, as it's the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. Get updated epilepsy stats here.
Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Common vs. serious Otezla side effects
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How to avoid Otezla side effects

Otezla side effects include weight loss, diarrhea, and sometimes depression
Syringe full of injectable medicine: Common vs. serious Cosentyx side effects
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How to avoid Cosentyx side effects

Cosentyx side effects include diarrhea, injection site irritation, and risk of infection
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Estradiol side effects
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How to avoid estradiol side effects

There are many estradiol side effects, which can vary by the form of estradiol you use. Compare common vs. serious side effects here and find out how long they last.
Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Dexilant side effects
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How to avoid Dexilant side effects

Hypomagnesemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, and fundic gland polyps are common Dexilant side effects with long-term use
Rx pad with prescription bottle: Entresto side effects
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Entresto side effects and how to avoid them

Entresto is used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects include low blood pressure, cough and dizziness.