
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
What can I take instead of Bystolic?
Bystolic doesn’t work for everyone. Toprol XL, Lotensin, Diovan, hydrochlorothiazide, and Norvasc are some Bystolic alternatives. Get the full list here.
Mar. 28, 2022

Drug Info
Common Vyvanse side effects in kids
Loss of appetite and irritability are possible Vyvanse side effects in children
Mar. 26, 2022

Drug Info
Common Vyvanse side effects in men
Heart problems, priapism, and erectile dysfunction are possible Vyvanse side effects in males
Mar. 25, 2022

Wellness
7 home remedies for asthma
The best treatment for asthma is prescription medication, an asthma action plan, and these complementary tools
Updated on Mar. 6, 2025

Health Education
What is eosinophilic asthma?
This rare subtype of asthma can have severe symptoms—luckily, there are effective treatments
Mar. 10, 2022

Drug Info
What can I take instead of Myrbetriq?
Gemtesa, oxybutynin, tolterodine, Vesicare, and Botox are examples of Myrbetriq alternatives. See the full list of medications you can take for overactive bladder.
Feb. 21, 2022

Drug Info
What can I take instead of Farxiga?
Alternatives to Farxiga include Jardiance, Glipizide, metformin, Januvia, and Rybelsus. Get the full list of Farxiga alternatives here.
Feb. 20, 2022

Health Education
What are normal MCH levels?
Certain health conditions affect your body’s hemoglobin. MCH is a part of that picture.
Feb. 17, 2022

Health Education
Understanding cholesterol tests
Your blood test results can be confusing. These are what’s considered healthy numbers.
Feb. 8, 2022

Health Education
13 health benefits of sex
It’s more than just a good time. A romp in the hay can improve everything from your mood to your heart health.
Updated on Feb. 10, 2025

Drug Info
Janumet side effects and how to avoid them
Janumet side effects include diarrhea, vitamin B12 deficiency, lactic acidosis, pancreatitis, and more
Feb. 3, 2022