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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Prescription pad with Rx bottle: Zofran side effects

Zofran side effects and how to avoid them

Learn about the common and serious side effects of Zofran, a popular prescription medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or surgery.

Map of America with charts and graphs: Prescription drug statistics

Prescription drug statistics 2024

Get updated prescription drug stats, drug abuse facts, and drug price trends

Updated on Nov. 29, 2023

Telehealth appointment with doctor via smartphone

Telehealth statistics and telemedicine trends 2024

Telehealth statistics show that the use of virtual care is 38 times higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, and both providers and patients are happy with their experiences

Glipizide side effects

Glipizide side effects and how to avoid them

Glipizide helps treat Type 2 diabetes but can produce side effects

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious naltrexone side effects

Naltrexone side effects and how to avoid them

Nausea, fatigue, and loss of appetite are some common naltrexone side effects

Map of America with charts and graphs: Arthritis statistics

Arthritis statistics 2024

Nearly a quarter of American adults have arthritis. See arthritis stats by age, sex, and race to find out if you're at risk.

Updated on Jan. 24, 2024

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Common vs serious levofloxacin side effects

Levofloxacin side effects and how to avoid them

Muscle pain, tendinitis, kidney injury, and allergic reactions are less common but possible levofloxacin side effects

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Compare common and serious lithium side effects

Lithium side effects and how to avoid them

Weight gain is a common side effect of lithium, but it can also cause serious reactions like serotonin syndrome or toxicity. Learn the warning signs of lithium side effects.

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Lyrica side effects

Lyrica side effects and interactions, and how to avoid them

Lyrica is FDA approved to treat nerve pain due, fibromyalgia, and other conditions

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Daily vs. as-needed Tessalon Perles dosages

Tessalon Perles dosage, forms, and strengths

Tessalon Perles relieves symptomatic cough in adults and children 10 years or older

Map of America with charts and graphs: Medication error statistics

Medication errors statistics 2024

The FDA receives more than 100,000 reports every year that are related to medication errors. Medication errors can occur in pharmacies, hospitals, and patient homes. Learn how to prevent them.

Updated on Jan. 24, 2024

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