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 pill bottle spilled: Compare common vs. serious nifedipine side effects

Nifedipine side effects and how to avoid them

Headache, weight gain, and swelling are common nifedipine side effects. Learn how long side effects of nifedipine last and how to avoid them.

Rx pad with pills: List of carvedilol side effects

Carvedilol side effects and how to avoid them

Most carvedilol side effects are temporary or will resolve when the medication is discontinued. Some serious side effects can last days or weeks, or require immediate medical care.

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

Cymbalta side effects and how to avoid them

Most Cymbalta side effects are temporary, lasting only a day or two, but some side effects can last for weeks

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Common vs. serious Synthroid side effects

Synthroid side effects and how to avoid them

Common Synthroid side effects include weight changes, headache, and hair loss

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

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