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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face mask next to a zytrec tablet - Does Zyrtec make you drowsy

Does Zyrtec make you drowsy?

Sleepiness may be a side effect of this allergy medication—find out when

Various pills of different sizes and colors: How long does it take for Tylenol to work?

How long does it take for Tylenol to work?

Different factors affect how long it takes Tylenol to work, but you can typically expect pain relief within 45 minutes

Woman holding her hands over her belly button area: Belly button infections

Health Education

Belly button infections: Symptoms, treatments, and prevention

Poor hygiene, piercings, and skin cysts are a few causes of belly button infections

Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Furosemide interactions

Furosemide interactions to avoid

It is important to be aware of furosemide interactions as other medications can affect furosemide’s effectiveness and cause or worsen side effects, such as blurred vision, dry mouth, and headache

map of the US - most prescribed drugs

Most popular Rx by state

Find out the medication people in your area filled the most this year

A clock and birth control pills: Plan B side effects

Plan B One-Step side effects

The most common Plan B side effects are changes in the menstrual cycle and heavy periods, but other minor side effects have been reported

Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Lisinopril interactions

Lisinopril interactions to avoid

Despite the wide range of possible interactions, lisinopril can generally still be taken safely with the right care

Rx prescription pill bottle and prescription pad: Amitriptyline interactions

Amitriptyline interactions to avoid

Because amitriptyline raises serotonin levels, it may interact with other medications that affect serotonin

A hand holding a pill — is cephalexin a strong antibiotic?

Is Keflex a strong antibiotic?

This prescription treats a number of common ailments, including bacterial respiratory infections and ear infections

FDA Approval Stamp - Zepbound

FDA approves Zepbound

This prescription is a version of Mounjaro, which is only approved for Type 2 diabetes

Ozempic: does it need to be refrigerated?

Health Education

Is Ozempic refrigerated?

Learn how to properly store this injectable diabetes medication for maximum effectiveness

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