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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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Rx pills compared: Phentermine vs. Ozempic:
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Phentermine vs. Ozempic: Differences, similarities, and which on...

Phentermine and Ozempic are two common medications for weight loss, with different mechanisms, side effects, and costs
Updated on Oct. 1, 2024
A scale and a box of statins | Does atorvastatin cause weight gain?
Drug Info

Atorvastatin and weight gain

It’s not uncommon to pack on the pounds while taking this medication. Here’s why.
Sep. 23, 2024
An Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Amoxicillin dose for kids
Drug Info

How much amoxicillin should I give my child?

Doctors determine the appropriate dose of amoxicillin for a child based on age, weight, and the type and severity of the infection
Sep. 18, 2024
A clipboard that says PCOS: How much metformin should you take for PCOS?
Drug Info

How much metformin should you take for PCOS?

The starting dose of metformin for PCOS is 500 mg three times daily
Sep. 11, 2024
Two inhalers with "vs." between them: Trelegy 100 vs. Trelegy 200
Drug vs. Drug

Trelegy 100 vs. Trelegy 200

Learn why your healthcare provider may prescribe Trelegy 100 versus Trelegy 200
Sep. 10, 2024
A syringe: Stelara generic
Drug Info

Stelara generic availability, cost, and more

Biologic medications like Stelara have biosimilars instead of generics, and a few have already been approved by the FDA
Sep. 10, 2024
A capsule and a round tablet with "vs" between them: Vraylar vs. Zyprexa: Differences, similarities & side effects
Drug vs. Drug

Vraylar vs. Zyprexa: Differences, similarities & side effects

Compare Vraylar to Zyprexa for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar depression, and other mental health conditions
Sep. 10, 2024
Two oval tablets with "vs." between them: Janumet vs. Jardiance: Differences, similarities & side effects
Drug vs. Drug

Janumet vs. Jardiance: Differences, similarities & side eff...

Learn why your healthcare provider may prescribe Janumat or Jardiance, or even both drugs together, to treat Type 2 diabetes
Sep. 10, 2024
Delsym vs. Robitussin DM: Comparing two cough syrup bottles
Drug vs. Drug

Delsym vs. Robitussin DM: Differences, Similarities, and Which O...

Delsym and Robitussin DM treat cough but work differently
Sep. 9, 2024
A syringe and an oval tablet with "vs." betweenthem" Victoza vs. Jardiance: Differences, similarities & side effects
Drug vs. Drug

Victoza vs. Jardiance: Differences, similarities & side eff...

The two drugs treat similar conditions but have several differences, such as their method of administration
Sep. 5, 2024
Two oval pills with "vs." between them: Synjardy vs. Jardiance: Differences, similarities & side effects
Drug vs. Drug

Synjardy vs. Jardiance: Differences, similarities & side ef...

Both drugs control blood sugar, but only your healthcare provider can recommend the best option
Sep. 5, 2024
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