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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Femal medical professional talking to female patient in exam room: saw palmetto benefits for women

Health Education

Benefits of saw palmetto for women

Saw palmetto has a hormone-balancing effect on women and can play a major role in many functions of a woman’s body

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

Flovent discontinued

The go-to asthma treatment has been replaced by an authorized generic

face mask and ozempic pen - does ozempic make you tired

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

How to get Ozempic covered

Your insurance—and your healthcare provider—will require you to meet certain criteria

Updated on Jan. 31, 2025

Plan B pill packets: Does Plan B make you bleed?

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

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

6 metformin benefits

Commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes, this popular drug can treat other health conditions, too

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