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
Can you take ibuprofen with amoxicillin?
It is usually safe to take ibuprofen with amoxicillin to treat pain and fever related to an infection
Mar. 28, 2024
Drug Info
Jardiance for heart failure: How it works, effectiveness & ...
The FDA approved Jardiance for heart failure in 2022
Updated on Jan. 15, 2025
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Can you take Tylenol with amoxicillin?
It is safe to take Tylenol with amoxicillin but it's important to be aware of potential side effects or interactions
Mar. 19, 2024
Drug Info
Verapamil interactions to avoid
In addition to prescription medications, potential interactions with verapamil include conditions such as congestive heart failure and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Mar. 8, 2024
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Digoxin interactions to avoid
Aside of medication interactions, digoxin can all interact with certain health conditions and supplements
Mar. 8, 2024
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Ketorolac interactions to avoid
Aside of drug interactions, ketorlac also interacts in those who have kidney, liver, or heart disease
Feb. 26, 2024
Drug Info
Hydroxyzine side effects in elderly patients
Hydroxyzine side effects are more likely to occur when the drug interacts with other medications
Feb. 21, 2024
Drug Info
New psoriasis medication: Your options explained
You have more options than ever for treating psoriasis
Feb. 20, 2024
Drug Info
Gabapentin side effects in elderly patients
Older adults should beware of the increased risk of falls, drowsiness, depression, and other side effects when taking Gabapentin
Feb. 20, 2024
Drug Info
Zoloft side effects in men and how to avoid them
Zoloft side effects typically resolve as the body gets used to the drug, although some men have reported long-term side effects
Feb. 20, 2024
Wellness
Radish benefits and how to add them to your diet
This underrated vegetable deserves a lot more credit when it comes to health benefits
Feb. 16, 2024