Karen Berger, Pharm.D.
Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
After receiving her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Karen Berger, Pharm.D., has worked in both chain and independent community pharmacies. She currently works at an independent pharmacy in New Jersey. Dr. Berger enjoys helping patients understand medical conditions and medications—both in person as a pharmacist, and online as a medical writer and reviewer.
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Drug Info
Is it safe to take Januvia and Jardiance together?
Januvia and Jardiance are in different drug classes and work differently to control blood sugar
Jun. 7, 2024
Drug vs. Drug
Cyltezo vs. Humira: Differences, similarities & side effects
Cyltezo is a newer biosimilar, comparable to a generic version, of Humira
Jun. 7, 2024
Drug Info
Jardiance cost with Medicare
If you qualify for Medicare Extra Help or the manufacturer’s patient assistance program, you may be able to get Jardiance for free
Jun. 6, 2024
Drug Info
Average cost of Farxiga on Medicare
Everything you need to know about Medicare Farxiga coverage
Jun. 6, 2024
Drug Info
Does hydroxyzine affect your weight?
This antihistamine may indirectly cause weight loss or weight gain
May 30, 2024
Drug vs. Drug
Trulicity vs. Jardiance: Differences, similarities & side e...
See how Trulicity and Jardiance compare in similarities, differences, effectiveness, cost, and more
May 17, 2024
Drug vs. Drug
Tirosint vs. Synthroid: Differences, similarities & side ef...
Levothyroxine sodium is the generic version of Tirosint and Synthroid, but there are a few differences between the brand-name drugs
May 17, 2024
Drug Info
Enbrel generic availability, cost, and dosage
Until a lower-cost Enbrel biosimilar is available, there are a few ways to save
May 16, 2024
Drug Info
Can you take Breztri Aerosphere for asthma?
Breztri can reduce inflammation and relax the airways of the lungs in people with COPD, but clinical trials have not studied the drug on people with asthma
May 16, 2024
Drug Info
Do coffee and amoxicillin mix?
There’s no interaction, but there are a few things to consider
May 9, 2024
Drug Info
Does Cigna cover Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro & Zepbound?
You might be able to get Cigna to cover your GLP-1 agonist—here’s how
Updated on Dec. 23, 2024