
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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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.
Sep. 9, 2022

Drug Info
Can I skip Vyvanse on weekends?
What is a drug holiday? | Do you have to take Vyvanse…
Sep. 2, 2022

Wellness
Protein powder 101
This supplement has benefits, but there are some things you should be aware of
Aug. 23, 2022

Wellness
Is pre-workout bad?
This type of dietary supplement can have these potential health risks
Aug. 17, 2022

Drug Info
Why you should avoid mixing Lipitor and grapefruit
Mixing Lipitor and grapefruit might not be a good idea. Learn about how grapefruit and statins interact.
Aug. 11, 2022

Drug Info
4 drugs that affect muscles
Here is how these substances can affect your workout
Aug. 10, 2022

Drug Info
Ropinirole alternatives: What can I take instead of ropinirole?
Ropinirole doesn't work for everyone. Neurontin, Neupro, Sinemet, Azilect, and trihexyphenidyl are some ropinirole alternatives. Get the full list here.
Aug. 4, 2022

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Sotalol alternatives: What can I take instead of sotalol?
Sotalol doesn't work for everyone. Pacerone, Multaq, Tikosyn, Flecainide, and Rythmol SR are some sotalol alternatives. Get the full list here.
Jul. 27, 2022

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Livalo alternatives: What can I take instead of Livalo?
Livalo doesn't work for everyone. Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol, Zetia, and Repatha are some Livalo alternatives. Get the full list here.
Jul. 12, 2022

Drug Info
Brilinta alternatives: What can I take instead of Brilinta?
Brilinta doesn't work for everyone. Plavix, Effient, aspirin, Cilostazol, and Xarelto are some Brilinta alternatives. Get the full list here.
Jul. 12, 2022

Drug Info
Best time to take statins
Our circadian rhythm affects cholesterol levels, so it’s important to ask your provider when to take statins—morning or night?
Jul. 6, 2022