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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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Prescription pad with pill bottle: Omeprazole side effects and how to avoid them
Drug Info

Omeprazole side effects and how to avoid them

Omeprazole side effects include headache, nausea, and diarrhea
Mar. 1, 2021
An arrow and a medical sign represent beta blockers for anxiety
Drug Info

Can beta blockers help with anxiety?

In March of 2020, I had an appointment with my primary care…
Feb. 18, 2021
A refrigerator represents a heart healthy diet
Wellness

2 heart-healthy diets

Eating these foods could decrease your risk of a cardiovascular problem
Updated on Dec. 22, 2022
An image of Meloxicam and alcohol
Drug Info

Can I drink if I’m on Celebrex or Meloxicam?

Pain, swelling, and stiffness—do you experience these common symptoms of arthritis? According…
Feb. 5, 2021
Tablet with charts and graphs: Stress statistics and trends
News

Stress statistics 2024: How common is stress, and who’s most a...

Everyone experiences stress to some degree, but it is important to address it before it becomes chronic
Updated on Nov. 4, 2024
An image of foods for arthritis (blueberries, whole grains, and greens)
Health Education

Try these 7 foods that help arthritis—and learn what to avoid

Arthritis is more than inflammation of the joints—it’s the leading cause of…
Jan. 22, 2021
FDA approval - fezolinetant
News

Glucagon generic wins FDA approval

Good news for people with diabetes: You now have a generic option…
Jan. 8, 2021
Alcohol and nausea medicine
Drug Info

Alcohol and nausea medicine: Can I mix Dramamine and alcohol?

Picture this—you’re on a cruise ship, start experiencing sea sickness, and you…
Jan. 8, 2021
Rx pad with bottle of pills: Zoloft for anxiety
Drug Info

Zoloft for anxiety: Is Zoloft good for anxiety and when does it ...

Zoloft is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety
Updated on Sep. 19, 2024
An image of gout triggers - gout risk factors
Health Education

8 gout risk factors

Certain foods and medications can cause this type of arthritis to go into overdrive
Updated on Mar. 7, 2024
A man stretching represents beta blockers and exercise
Drug Info

Can you take beta blockers and exercise?

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is known as the “silent killer.”…
Jan. 4, 2021
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