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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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Two Rx tablets: Can you take ibuprofen with Claritin?
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Can you take ibuprofen with Claritin?

There are no known interactions between Claritin and ibuprofen
Blue and white Rx capsules: Phentermine for ADHD
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Does phentermine help with ADHD?

Phentermine is sometimes prescribed off-label for the treatment of ADHD. Here’s what you should know.
An analog alarm clock and two Rx tablets: How long does it take Adderall to work?
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How long does it take Adderall to work?

Adderall begins working as quickly as 30 minutes after ingestion
White Rx capsules: Gabapentin for tooth pain
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Can you take gabapentin for tooth pain?

Gabapentin may help to alleviate tooth pain by blocking nerve signals to the brain
Nasal spray bottle: Can you take Zyrtec and a nasal spray together?
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Can you take Zyrtec and a nasal spray together?

Zyrtec and a nasal spray can be combined to treat allergies
A hand holding an OTC pill bottle: Can you take Allegra and Zyrtec?
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Can you take Allegra and Zyrtec?

Taking Allegra and Zyrtec together may increase your risk of side effects. Here’s what you should know.
Spilled Rx pill bottle: Can you take cyclobenzaprine with tramadol?
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Can you take cyclobenzaprine with tramadol?

Cyclobenzaprine and tramadol should only be combined when prescribed by a healthcare professional
Two round pills with "vs." between them: Jardiance vs. metformin
Drug vs. Drug

Jardiance vs. metformin

Everything you need to know about the generic vs. brand-name diabetes drugs
A hand holding two Rx pills: How does hydroxychloroquine work for Lupus?
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How does hydroxychloroquine work for Lupus?

Hydroxychloroquine is a principal treatment option for Lupus
A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on the label: Vraylar withdrawal: What to expect when stopping the drug
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Vraylar withdrawal: What to expect when stopping the drug

Learn what to expect when you stop taking Vraylar and how to reduce your risk of withdrawal side effects
An inhaler: How to save on Trelegy Ellipta
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How to save on Trelegy Ellipta

Learn about your Trelegy savings options whether you have insurance or not