Irene Xue, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Irene Xue, Pharm.D., graduated from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. She has clinical experience in community and hospital pharmacy settings, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry. Her professional background also includes medical editing and regulatory writing, especially in the therapeutic area of oncology. She is also involved in education and has worked as a writing tutor and English teacher.

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Rx inhaler: Qvar Redihaler without insurance

How much is Qvar Redihaler without insurance?

Qvar Redihaler costs $362 without insurance. Learn how to get Qvar Redihaler at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Rx eyedrops: travoprost without insurance

How much is travoprost without insurance?

Travoprost costs $200 without insurance. Learn how to get travoprost at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Rx pill bottle: Donepezil side effects and how to avoid them

Donepezil side effects and how to avoid them

Donepezil side effects include dizziness, cognitive functioning, and hallucinations

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Paroxetine side effects and how to avoid them

Paroxetine side effects and how to avoid them

Paroxetine side effects include depression, weight gain, and headaches

Rx pills: What can I take instead of furosemide?

Furosemide alternatives: What can I take instead of furosemide?

Furosemide doesn't work for everyone. Bumetanide, Chlorthalidone, Spironolactone, Valsartan, and Lisinopril are some furosemide alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of Vimpat?

Vimpat alternatives: What can I take instead of Vimpat?

Vimpat doesn't work for everyone. Tegretol, Lamictal, Keppra, Trileptal, and Topamax are some Vimpat alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottle with spilled pills: What can I take instead of risperidone?

Risperidone alternatives: What can I take instead of risperidone?

Risperidone doesn't work for everyone. Abilify, Haloperidol, Zyprexa, Seroquel, and Invega are some risperidone alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottle: What can I take instead of Latuda?

Latuda alternatives: What can I take instead of Latuda?

Latuda doesn't work for everyone. Abilify, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Risperdal, and Vraylar are some Latuda alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottles: Amitiza alternatives: What can I take instead of Amitiza?

Amitiza alternatives: What can I take instead of Amitiza?

Amitiza doesn't work for everyone. Linzess, Trulance, Motegrity, Zelnorm, and Movantik are some Amitiza alternatives. Get the full list here.

Purple inhaler: Compare Symbicort alternatives

What can I take instead of Symbicort?

Alternatives to Symbicort include Advair, Dulera, Breo, Breztri, and Trelegy. Get the full list of Symbicort alternatives here.

Hand holding Rx pills: Linzess alternatives

Linzess alternatives: What can I take instead of Linzess?

Linzess, and other IBS alternatives, treat adults who have irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) or chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)

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