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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Rx prescription pad with Rx pills: Mirtazapine interactions

Mirtazapine interactions to avoid

Mirtazapine is prescribed to treat depression but can interact with various drugs and classes of drugs

A female doctor advising a female patient: What causes clear discharge?

Health Education

What causes clear discharge? Related conditions and treatments

Clear vaginal discharge is typically normal and healthy unless accompanied by other symptoms

Scattered yellow gel cap supplements: Best time to take lysine

Best time to take lysine

Some supplements, like lysine, are better absorbed on an empty stomach

A purple asthma inhaler:Best medicine for an asthma cough

Health Education

Best medicine for an asthma cough: Pharmacist recommendations

Cough syrup won’t treat an asthma cough, but there are various inhaled medications that can provide relief

image of an hourglass - how long does mounjaro take to work

How fast does Mounjaro work?

Here is when you can expect to see results from the GLP-1 medication

Three Rx pill bottles: Rinvoq without insurance

How much is Rinvoq (upadacitinib) without insurance?

Rinvoq costs $7812 without insurance. Learn how to get Rinvoq at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.

Blisterpack of generic tablets: Zyrtec generic

Zyrtec generic availability, cost, and dosage

Cetirizine, the first generic version of the prescription drug Zyrtec, received FDA approval in 2008

Rx medications: Pseudoephedrine interactions

Pseudoephedrine interactions to avoid

Although pseudoephedrine has some potential interactions, in many cases, it can still be taken safely with some precautions

How long does it take to lower cholesterol?

Health Education

Can you lower cholesterol fast?

It can take a matter of days or a few months to see results, depending on the method you use

medication in a heart bowl: what is the safest cholesterol medication?

The safest cholesterol med

Statins are the first-line option, but another medication may have fewer side effects for certain people

Bottle of medication - prednisone side effects in women

6 prednisone side effects in women

Especially in high doses, this prescription can cause weight gain, mood swings, menstrual changes, and even bone loss

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