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Jesse P. Houghton, MD, FACG

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Jesse P. Houghton was born and raised in New Jersey, becoming the first physician in his entire family. He earned his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School (Now Rutgers Medical School) in 2002. He then went on to complete his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in 2005 and 2008, respectively. He moved to southern Ohio in 2012, and has been practicing at Southern Ohio Medical Center, as the Senior Medical Director of Gastroenterology, since that time. He is the author of What Your Doctor Doesn't (Have the Time to) Tell You: The Gastrointestinal System. Dr. Houghton is also an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been in practice since 2008, and has remained board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology for his entire career. He has lent his expertise to dozens of online articles in the medical field.
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Drug Info

Can you drink on metronidazole?

It’s recommended you completely avoid alcohol when taking this Rx
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Health Education

Diverticulosis vs. diverticulitis

Experts explain these two commonly occurring digestive disorders
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Wellness

Low-residue diet 101

This type of eating plan can help manage diseases of the gastrointestinal system
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Health Education

What to avoid after the flu shot

For the most part, you can go back to life as normal—with these considerations
Insulin pen: Foods to avoid with Trulicity
Drug Info

Foods to avoid with Trulicity

There aren’t any specific foods to avoid with Trulicity, but you should follow a diabetes diet
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Drug Info

How much is Epclusa without insurance?

Epclusa can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Epclusa at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Rx pill bottle: What can I take instead of Zenpep?
Drug Info

Zenpep alternatives: What can I take instead of Zenpep?

Zenpep doesn't work for everyone. Creon, Pancreaze, Pertzye, and Viokace are some Zenpep alternatives. Get the full list here.
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Wellness

Exercise for digestion

Working out can help fix certain tummy troubles in these four ways
Rx pills: What can I take instead of famotidine?
Drug Info

Famotidine alternatives: What can I take instead of famotidine?

Famotidine doesn't work for everyone. OTC antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors are some famotidine alternatives. Get the full list here.
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Drug Info

2 foods to avoid while on Eliquis

There aren’t any specific foods to avoid while on Eliquis but caffeine and high-fat foods are some foods to avoid with cardiovascular conditions
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Drug Info

Movantik alternatives: What can I take instead of Movantik?

Movantik doesn't work for everyone. Relistor, Symproic, Entereg, Amitiza, Linzessare, and Trulance are some Movantik alternatives. Get the full list here.
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