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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An Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Does propranolol cause weight gain?

Does propranolol cause weight gain?

Propranolol has been known to cause some weight gain

A frying pan of ground beef, olive oil, and sardines | Blood type o positive diet food list

The O positive blood diet

Peter D’Adamo, ND, suggests you should follow a diet tailored to your specific blood type to improve digestion and energy levels

A stethoscope with a heart shaped stress ball between the earpieces: What is the QT interval and why is it important?

Health Education

What is the QT interval and why is it important?

The QT interval is the time it takes for your heart to contract and then reset for the next beat. It's important because if the QT interval is too long or too short, it can lead to serious heart rhythm problems

An ibuprofen tablet and an Rx pill: Can you take ibuprofen with Paxlovid?

Can you take ibuprofen with Paxlovid?

Yes, it is generally safe to take ibuprofen during a course of Paxlovid

An Rx pill bottle: How do you adjust levothyroxine if TSH is high?

How do you adjust levothyroxine if TSH is high?

Fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss are signs of high TSH and an indication your lovothyroxine dose might be too low

Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Contrave without insurance

How much is Contrave without insurance?

Contrave costs $830 without insurance. Learn how to get Contrave at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Two Rx tablets: Zyrtec and ibuprofen

Can you take ibuprofen with Zyrtec?

Ibuprofen and cetirizine do not have significant drug-drug interactions, so it is safe to take them together

Three Rx pill bottles: How much is Tradjenta without insurance?

How much is Tradjenta without insurance?

Tradjenta costs approximately $760 without insurance. Learn how to get Tradjenta at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Two syringes with "vs." between them: Xolair versus Dupixent Differences, similarities & side effects

Xolair vs. Dupixent: Differences, similarities & side effects

Compare the similarities and differences between these complex drugs

An ibuprofen tablet and cough syrup bottle: Can you take ibuprofen with Nyquil?

Can you take ibuprofen with Nyquil?

Most people can take Nyquil and ibuprofen together, but there are risks. Here’s what you should know.

Someon scanning a payment card: Breztri savings tips

Breztri savings tips

Without coupons, patient assistance, and insurance, Breztri can exceed $850 per month

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