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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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Blue Rx pill: How to take Viagra
Health Education

How to take Viagra for best results

For best results, Viagra should be taken 30 minutes to four hours before needed. Read more to learn how to take Viagra.
Updated on May 21, 2024
Meformin and alcohol cocktail
Health Education

Can I drink alcohol while taking metformin?

If you are among the 34.2 million people with diabetes in the…
Nov. 13, 2020
FDA approval stamp
News

FDA approves Rx-to-OTC switch for head lice lotion

In non-pandemic years, every parent dreads getting a particular phone call or…
Nov. 2, 2020
A tube of Phexxi birth control gel
Drug Info

Phexxi 101

Learn the benefits and side effects of this type of contraception
Updated on Jun. 20, 2022
FDA approval - fezolinetant
News

FDA approves first Ebola virus treatment

On Oct. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its…
Oct. 21, 2020
A pharmacist discusses pharmacy technician duties
The Checkout

Why pharmacy techs are essential for every pharmacy

I’ll never forget my first day as a pharmacist. After a whirlwind…
Oct. 19, 2020
gabapentin and alcohol mix
Drug Info

What happens if you mix gabapentin and alcohol?

Gabapentin (brand name Neurontin) is a popular prescription drug used to treat…
Oct. 16, 2020
Medicines and a brain illustration — serotonin syndrome symptoms
Health Education

Serotonin syndrome 101

How to identify signs of this life-threatening condition
Updated on Aug. 16, 2022
Blood glucose monitor with sugar cubes: What are normal blood sugar levels?
Health Education

What are normal blood sugar levels?

Use these blood sugar levels charts by age to find out if you fall in the normal blood sugar range
Updated on Jun. 30, 2023
A pulse oximeter for at home use
Wellness

Should you buy a pulse oximeter?

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit earlier this year, many people were left…
Oct. 2, 2020
Multivitamins for Seniors (Picture of 65+ Pill Container)
Wellness

Vitamins for seniors

Nutritional needs change as you age—follow these tips to choose vitamins
Updated on Sep. 26, 2022
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