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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Drug vs. Drug
Flonase vs. Nasacort: Differences, similarities, and which is be...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Mar. 2, 2020
Wellness
The benefits of activated charcoal and how to use it safely
Activated charcoal is used to detoxify the body, treat certain conditions, and to relieve symptoms such as diarrhea
Updated on Sep. 27, 2024
News
FDA approves topical arthritis medication Voltaren for OTC use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Voltaren 1% to be…
Feb. 20, 2020
Drug vs. Drug
Losartan vs. lisinopril: Differences, similarities, and which is...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Feb. 20, 2020
News
Weight-loss drug Belviq withdrawn from U.S. market amid concerns...
On Feb. 13, Eisai, the makers of the weight-loss drug Belviq and…
Feb. 19, 2020
Drug vs. Drug
Percocet vs. Norco: Differences, similarities, and which is bett...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Feb. 13, 2020
Drug vs. Drug
Allegra vs. Zyrtec: Differences, similarities, and which one is ...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Feb. 11, 2020
Health Education
8 medications that cause constipation
Opioids, NSAIDs, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, urinary incontinence medications, iron, blood pressure meds, and anti-nausea medicine are medications that may cause constipation
Updated on Apr. 7, 2023
Drug vs. Drug
Ativan vs. Xanax: Differences, similarities, and which is better...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Feb. 10, 2020
News
How to help your overworked pharmacist
Take a look around your local chain pharmacy. You’re likely to see…
Feb. 7, 2020
News
FDA approves first treatment for peanut allergy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug…
Feb. 7, 2020