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Chad Shaffer, MD

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Chad Shaffer, MD, earned his medical doctorate from Penn State University and completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He has provided full-service primary care to all ages for over 15 years, building a practice from start up to over 3,000 patients. His passion is educating patients on their health and treatment, so they can make well-informed decisions.
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Rx pad and bottle: How much is Paxlovid without insurance?
Drug Info

How much is Paxlovid without insurance?

Paxlovid costs $400 per day without insurance. Learn how to get Paxlovid at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
An iced coffee, a hot dog, and a beer | foods to avoid while taking Strattera
Drug Info

Foods and drinks to avoid on Strattera

Limit fatty foods, caffeine, and alcohol to get the most out of this ADHD medication
Rx bottle with an exclamation point on the label: What can I take instead of Abilify?
Drug Info

Abilify alternatives: What can I take instead of Abilify?

Used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, this brand-name antipsychotic doesn't work for everyone, but there are other options available
Image of several beverages — anti inflammatory drinks
Wellness

8 drinks to reduce inflammation

Green tea, golden milk, tart cherry juice, and even coffee make the list
An oval tablet and a round tablet: Why take Zyrtec and Pepcid together?
Drug Info

Why take Zyrtec and Pepcid together?

What to consider before taking Zyrtec and Pepcid together
An oval tablet and a round tablet with "vs" between them: Eliquis vs. aspirin: Differences & similarities explained
Drug vs. Drug

Eliquis vs. aspirin: Differences & similarities explained

Two medications that work very differently to prevent blood clotting
A round tablet and an oval tablet with "vs" between them: Which is safer, atorvastatin or rosuvastatin?
Drug Info

Which is safer, atorvastatin or rosuvastatin?

One statin may have a higher risk of side effects while another may be more effective
Spilled Rx bottle of white tablets: What can I take instead of Trulance?
Drug Info

Trulance alternatives: What can I take instead of Trulance?

Used to treat CIC and IBS, this brand-name stool softener doesn't work for everyone, but there are other options available
Rx discount card and pill bottle: Pravastatin without insurance
Drug Info

How much is pravastatin without insurance?

Pravastatin can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get pravastatin at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Three prescription bottles: Can you switch from Armour Thyroid to levothyroxine?
Drug Info

Can you switch from Armour Thyroid to levothyroxine?

What to know if you’re considering switching from Armour Thyroid to levothyroxine
A blue capsule and a white tablet: Can you take omeprazole and levothyroxine together?
Drug Info

Can you take omeprazole and levothyroxine together?

What to know about treating acid reflux with omeprazole while taking levothyroxine
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