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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A white bottle spilling out white pills: Does Zyrtec expire?

Does Zyrtec expire? What you need to know

Johnson & Johnson, Zyrtec’s manufacturer, determines its expiration date after performing stability testing

A prescription pad with pills on it: Can you take berberine with metformin?

Can you take berberine with metformin?

Since berberine is a supplement, it’s not regulated by the FDA, and there’s limited research on whether it’s worth taking with metformin

An autoinjector pen for a drug like Ozempic: Is Ozempic a controlled substance?

Is Ozempic a controlled substance?

Ozempic isn’t technically a controlled substance, but there are concerns about its misuse

Two semaglutide pens: Is Ozempic hard on kidneys?

Is Ozempic hard on kidneys?

Weight loss associated with Ozempic use may impact the kidneys both positively and negatively

Two semaglutide pens: Does Ozempic cause bruising?

Does Ozempic cause bruising?

Less than 1% of people taking Ozempic reported bruising in clinical trials, but bruising is still possible

Spilled Rx tablets: How much is Ambien without insurance?

How much is Ambien without insurance?

Brand Name Ambien costs $790. Here's how to save on Ambien without insurance.

Two Rx pills respresenting Eliquis vs. Plavix

Eliquis vs. Plavix: Key differences, uses, costs, and side effects

Eliquis and Plavix are blood thinners with different uses and costs. Explore their unique benefits, side effects, and ways to reduce costs.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2024

Spilled pill bottle representing the medication Prempro

How much is Prempro without insurance?

Prempro can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Prempro at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2024

A stethoscope and a heart: Does Ozempic cause blood clots?

Does Ozempic cause blood clots?

Some conditions related to Type 2 diabetes could be the cause of blood clots on Ozempic

Someone holding a pillow to their body with eyes wide open: Does Ozempic cause insomnia?

Does Ozempic cause insomnia?

Side effects of Type 2 diabetes are more likely than Ozempic to cause insomnia

A person wearing a sweatshirt holding their belly: Ozempic and gastroparesis

Ozempic and gastroparesis: Why it happens and what to do about it

Delayed stomach emptying is part of how Ozempic works, but gastroparesis is not an intended side effect

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