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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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Hand holding a cup of coffee - Does coffee dehydrate you?
Wellness

Does coffee dehydrate you?

Here is what you should know about your daily cup of joe
Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Hydroxyzine-interactions
Drug Info

Hydroxyzine interactions to avoid

Hydroxyzine interacts with several medications, grapefruit, alcohol, caffeine, and more
Cough syrup pouring into medication measuring cup: decongestant for high blood pressure
Drug Info

Safe cold medicine for high blood pressure patients

People with high blood pressure or heart problems should not take certain cold medicine
Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Crestor generic
Drug Info

Crestor generic availability, cost, and dosage

Brand-name Crestor and its generic counterpart, rosuvastatin, are both prescribed to treat high cholesterol.
Rx vial and hypodermic needle: Lidocaine (Xylocaine) alternatives:
Drug Info

Lidocaine (Xylocaine) alternatives: What can I take instead of l...

Lidocaine (Xylocaine) doesn't work for everyone. Marcaine, Xylocaine with epinephrine, Nesacaine, Altacaine, and Benzodent are some lidocaine alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pill bottles: Propranolol Hcl (Inderal) alternatives
Drug Info

Propranolol Hcl (Inderal) alternatives: What can I take instead ...

Propranolol Hcl (Inderal) doesn't work for everyone. Inderal LA, Toprol XL, Coreg, Cardizem CD, and Nurtec are some propranolol alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx tablets: Rybelsus without insurance
Drug Info

How much is Rybelsus without insurance?

Rybelsus costs $1322 without insurance. Learn how to get Rybelsus at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Propranolol for anxiety
Drug Info

Propranolol for anxiety: Does it work?

Propranolol, a beta-blocker, may help reduce physical symptoms of anxiety. Learn the dosage and side effects of propranolol for anxiety.
Rx pill bottles: Methylprednisolone (Medrol) alternatives
Drug Info

Methylprednisolone (Medrol) alternatives: What can I take instea...

Medrol (methylprednisolone) doesn't work for everyone. Prednisone, Naprosyn, Trexall, Humira, and Xeljanz XR are some methylprednisolone alternatives. Get the full list here.
Smiling doctor: Benefits of gene therapy
Health Education

What are the pros and cons of gene therapy?

Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and spinal muscular atrophy are a few of the conditions that would benefit from gene therapy
bananas and grapefruits - foods to avoid when taking carvedilol
Drug Info

What to avoid with carvedilol

These food and drinks reduce the blood pressure medication’s effectiveness
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