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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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

Prescription pad with pill bottle representing Furosemide side effects information

Furosemide side effects and how to avoid them

Furosemide is a diuretic that treats edema and hypertension but can produce side effects. Check out our list of common and serious side effects.

Common Neurontin side effects

Neurontin side effects and how to avoid them

Learn how to avoid Neurontin side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and fatigue

A wheel of foods represents a fatty liver diet

8 foods that help fatty liver disease

The lifestyle changes that can reverse the condition

Updated on Apr. 18, 2023

Prescription pad with pill bottle: How to avoid Concerta side effects

Concerta side effects and how to avoid them

Concerta side effects | Weight loss | Headaches | How long do…

Prescription pad with pill bottle: How to avoid Vraylar side effects

Vraylar side effects and how to avoid them

Weight changes and insomnia are two of the most common Vraylar side effects

Eye drops with question mark: Pink Eye vs Allergies

Health Education

Pink eye vs. allergies

Both cause red, watery, and itchy eyes but there are different causes and treatments for pink eye vs. allergies

Updated on Mar. 3, 2022

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