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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 pill bottles: What can I take instead of simvastatin?
Drug Info

Simvastatin alternatives: What can I take instead of simvastatin?

Simvastatin doesn't work for everyone. Crestor, Lipitor, pravastatin, Zetia, and Praluent are some simvastatin alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pills: Lamotrigine alternatives: What can I take instead of lamotrigine?
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Lamotrigine alternatives: What can I take instead of lamotrigine?

Lamotrigine doesn't work for everyone. Lithium, Depakote, Tegretol, Seroquel, and Keppra are some lamotrigine alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of cevimeline?
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Cevimeline alternatives: What can I take instead of cevimeline?

Cevimeline doesn't work for everyone. Salagen, Salivasure, Biotene Oral Balance Gel, Oasis Moisturizing Mouth Spray, and Plaquenil are some cevimeline alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of Janumet?
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Janumet alternatives: What can I take instead of Janumet?

Janumet doesn't work for everyone. Jardiance, Rybelsus, Glipizide, Xigduo XR, and Steglujan are some Janumet alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pills: Top hydrochlorothiazide alternatives and how to switch your Rx
Drug Info

Hydrochlorothiazide alternatives: What can I take instead of hyd...

Hydrochlorothiazide doesn't work for everyone. Zestril, Diovan, Norvasc, Lasix, and Aldactone are some hydrochlorothiazide alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx auto injector: Saxenda alternatives: What can I take instead of Saxenda?
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Saxenda alternatives: What can I take instead of Saxenda?

Saxenda doesn't work for everyone. Wegovy, Xenical, Qsymia, Contrave, and Adipex-P are some Saxenda alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pills: What can I take instead of clonazepam?
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Clonazepam alternatives: What can I take instead of clonazepam?

Clonazepam doesn't work for everyone. Alprazolam, diazepam, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and venlafaxine ER are some clonazepam alternatives. Get the full list here
cup of tea with tissues and thermometer - how long is a cold contagious
Health Education

How long is a cold contagious?

You might be surprised by the duration of these common viruses
Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Is atorvastatin a blood thinner?
Drug Info

Is Lipitor (atorvastatin) a blood thinner?

Lipitor is a statin drug that has some similar mechanisms to blood thinners. Compare stains and blood thinners.
Rx pill container: Stopping Vyvanse on weekends
Drug Info

Can I skip Vyvanse on weekends?

What is a drug holiday? | Do you have to take Vyvanse…
scoop protein powder- is protein powder good for you
Wellness

Protein powder 101

This supplement has benefits, but there are some things you should be aware of
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