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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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alcohol and cough syrup
Health Education

Can you drink alcohol if you’re taking cough syrup?

Sep. 25, 2020
A girl with a kitten represents pet allergy medicine
Health Education

Meds for allergies to pets

If you find cats or dogs have you sniffling and sneezing, these treatments can spell quick relief
Updated on Nov. 3, 2022
What are tricyclic antidepressants? How they work, brand names, and side effects
Drug Info

Tricyclic antidepressants: Uses, common brands, and safety infor...

Tricyclic antidepressants list | What are tricyclic antidepressants? | How they work…
Updated on Apr. 9, 2021
A woman wonders, "Is the flu airborne?"
Health Education

Is the flu airborne? Learn how the flu spreads.

Transmission | Flu season | Contagiousness | How to stop the spread…
Sep. 10, 2020
How to avoid Ativan side effects
Drug Info

Ativan side effects and interactions, and how to avoid them

If you have anxiety, you’ve probably heard of Ativan. Still, you might…
Updated on Nov. 6, 2020
Flu shot or tamiflu for coronavirus
Health Education

Can the flu shot fight COVID?

Here’s what you should know about protecting yourself from the flu and COVID-19
Updated on Dec. 3, 2021
Rx pad and pill bottle: Side effects of Valtrex
Drug Info

Valtrex side effects, interactions, warnings, and how to avoid them

Valtrex can slow down the growth and spread of viruses like herpes simplex and herpes zoster, but it can come with some serious side effects.
Updated on Apr. 11, 2022
Laxatives
Health Education

The lowdown on laxatives

In the grand scheme of things, constipation seems like a small problem—but…
Aug. 19, 2020
Delsym vs. Robitussin cough medicine comparisons
Drug vs. Drug

Delsym vs. Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels: Differences, Simila...

Delsym and Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels treat cough but work differently
Updated on Sep. 9, 2024
A drink and an immunization represent drinking alcohol after vaccinations
Health Education

Can you drink after a vaccine?

It’s not a contraindication, but there are a few reasons to avoid alcohol after you get your recommended shots
Updated on Aug. 4, 2023
Incruse Ellipta vs Spiriva inhaler comparisons
Drug vs. Drug

Incruse Ellipta vs. Spiriva: Differences, similarities, and whic...

Aug. 5, 2020
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