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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A clock and a bottle of pills | How long does Xarelto stay in your system?

How long does Xarelto last?

This blood thinner is processed out of your body one to two days after your last dose

Three prescription bottles with question marks on them: Tizanidine alternatives

Tizanidine alternatives: What can I take instead of tizanidine?

If tizanidine isn’t write for you, there are several options you can discuss with your healthcare provider

FDA stamp - FDA warning compounded semaglutide

FDA issues warning to GLP-1 compounders

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm about the risks of taking unapproved versions of Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro

Spilled bottle of round white tablets: If Zyrtec doesn’t work what should I try?

If Zyrtec doesn’t work what should I try?

If Zyrtec is not working, other antihistamines and nasal steroids can help

Measuring lines and a bottle of liquid medication: What is the recommended famotidine dosage for infants?

What is the recommended famotidine dosage for infants?

Famotidine infant dosage varies based on the condition, age, and weight

Two semaglutide autoinjectors next to each other: Is compounded semaglutide the same as Ozempic?

Is compounded semaglutide the same as Ozempic?

Compounded semaglutide may be easy to get online, but the FDA has issued several warnings about it

A stack of books with a stethoscope on it and a healthcare provider writing something in the background: Is compounded semaglutide safe?

Is compounded semaglutide safe?

How compounded semaglutide differs from brand-name versions and what you should know before taking it

Updated on Jan. 9, 2025

Spilled Rx bottle: Does metronidazole treat gonorrhea?

Does metronidazole treat gonorrhea?

Metronidazole does not treat gonorrhea but may be used to treat other STIs

Rx pills representing Trazodone vs. Xanax

Trazodone vs. Xanax: Key differences, uses, and side effects

Find out how trazodone and Xanax are used, their side effects, and what to consider when choosing the right treatment for you.

Updated on Dec. 10, 2024

Two autoinjector pens for weight loss medication: Zepbound vs. Wegovy

Zepbound vs. Wegovy for weight loss

Both are popular GLP-1 drugs, but they work differently and may provide different weight loss results

Updated on Dec. 23, 2024

A prescription pad and pills: Can you take cyclobenzaprine and meloxicam together?

Can you take cyclobenzaprine and meloxicam together?

See why your healthcare provider may or may not recommend taking cyclobenzaprine and meloxicam together

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