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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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Medical professional's hand holding a glass medicine bottle: Laxatives to lose weight
Health Education

Can you use laxatives to lose weight?

While laxatives induce temporary or short-term weight reduction, they do not reduce long-term body fat and weight loss
Male healthcare provider carrying a bag of groceries: Best foods to eat when nauseous
Health Education

4 types of food to eat when nauseous

Those with nausea should stay away from heavy, sweet carbs like muffins, pancakes, waffles, donuts, cake, and other pastries
asthma inhaler - Flovent discontinued
News

Flovent discontinued

The go-to asthma treatment has been replaced by an authorized generic
face mask and ozempic pen - does ozempic make you tired
Drug Info

Does Ozempic make you tired?

Experts explain why Ozempic-related fatigue may occur and share tips on how to avoid it
A scale and an Ozempic pen | How to get Ozempic for weight loss
Drug Info

How to get Ozempic covered

Your insurance—and your healthcare provider—will require you to meet certain criteria
Plan B pill packets: Does Plan B make you bleed?
Drug Info

Does Plan B make you bleed? What to know about emergency contrac...

Spotting is normal after taking Plan B, but see a doctor if bleeding is heavy or accompanied by other symptoms
Hands holding a pill bottle and pills - Side effects of Zoloft for women
Drug Info

Zoloft side effects in women

See what to expect when taking this antidepressant medication
Someone holding their forehead with a pillow behind them: Eyebrow headache causes
Health Education

What causes eyebrow headaches? Related conditions and treatments

Finding the cause of a headache in your eyebrow can help you determine the quickest way to find relief
Female healthcare provider talking to female patient in exam room: Does Plan B affect your period?
Health Education

Does Plan B affect your period?

If you take Plan B once during your cycle, your next period may be irregular
Drug Info

6 metformin benefits

Commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes, this popular drug can treat other health conditions, too
A bottle of pills | prednisone withdrawal
Drug Info

How to taper prednisone

It’s essential to taper off this steroid medication to avoid unwanted symptoms
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