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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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Pills drawn over a glass of water: Is it safe to take Januvia and Jardiance together?
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
Two prefilled syringes with "vs." between them: Cyltezo vs. Humira: Differences, similarities & side effects
Drug vs. Drug

Cyltezo vs. Humira: Differences, similarities & side effects

Cyltezo is a newer biosimilar, comparable to a generic version, of Humira
A laptop, eyeglasses, notepad, pencil, and two pills: Jardiance cost with Medicare
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
A laptop, eyeglasses, notepad, pencil, and two pills: Average cost of Farxiga on Medicare
Drug Info

Average cost of Farxiga on Medicare

Everything you need to know about Medicare Farxiga coverage
Pills and a scale | Hydroxyzine weight loss
Drug Info

Does hydroxyzine affect your weight?

This antihistamine may indirectly cause weight loss or weight gain
A syringe and a pill with a vs between them: Trulicity vs. Jardiance: Differences, similarities & side effects
Drug vs. Drug

Trulicity vs. Jardiance: Differences, similarities & side e...

See how Trulicity and Jardiance compare in similarities, differences, effectiveness, cost, and more
Two pills with a vs between them: Tirosint vs. Synthroid: Differences, similarities & side effects
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
A syringe: Enbrel generic availability, cost, and dosage
Drug Info

Enbrel generic availability, cost, and dosage

Until a lower-cost Enbrel biosimilar is available, there are a few ways to save
A purple inhaler: Can you take Breztri Aerosphere for asthma?
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
Person holding two cups of coffee next to a tablet - amoxicillin and coffee
Drug Info

Do coffee and amoxicillin mix?

There’s no interaction, but there are a few things to consider
A health insurance card and stethoscope: Does Cigna cover Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro & Zepbound?
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
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