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
Chantix side effects
Chantix side effects include nausea, appetite change, and vivid dreams. Learn more about these side effects and the Chantix recall.
Oct. 26, 2021
Drug Info
Protonix side effects and how to avoid them
Protonix side effects may include headache, diarrhea, and malabsorption of certain nutrients. Learn how to avoid these and other risks while taking PPIs like Protonix.
Sep. 30, 2021
Drug Info
Nexium side effects and how to avoid them
Common Nexium side effects include nausea and diarrhea. Learn how to avoid these and other side effects.
Sep. 15, 2021
Drug Info
Keflex side effects and how to avoid them
Keflex side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Here's how to avoid them and other antibiotic side effects.
Sep. 5, 2021
Health Education
How to help teens stop vaping
Use these strategies talk to your child about kicking the habit
Aug. 10, 2021
Wellness
The best hemochromatosis diet
If you have iron overload, you don’t have to completely cut it out of your diet. Here’s where to start.
Updated on Aug. 7, 2024
Health Education
9 causes of night sweats in men
Sweating while you sleep is expected...in certain circumstances. In others, it can be a sign of a health problem.
Jun. 14, 2021
Wellness
12 foods that help ED
A healthy diet can impact your sexual health. Here is what experts suggest eating—and avoiding.
Updated on Sep. 7, 2023
Drug Info
Flomax dosage, forms, and strengths
The standard Flomax dosage for adults with BPH or nephrolithiasis is 1, 0.4-0.8 mg capsule per day
Jun. 7, 2021
Health Education
7 heart health tips for men
Heart disease is the number one killer of males in the U.S., but it’s preventable, with these tips
Updated on Jan. 24, 2023
Health Education
Should you expect ED as you age?
It’s more likely after a certain birthday, but not a certainty
Jun. 4, 2021