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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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Syringes representing Remicade vs Humira diferences
Drug vs. Drug

Remicade vs. Humira: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

Remicade and Humira are prescription medications used to treat a variety of conditions including IBD, Chrohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Compare the side effects and cost of these drugs to find out which one is better.
Effexor vs Zoloft: Depression and anxiety medications
Drug vs. Drug

Effexor vs. Zoloft: Differences, similarities, and which is bett...

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Rx inhaler: Dulera vs. Advair: Differences, Similarities, and Which One is Better For You
Drug vs. Drug

Dulera vs. Advair: Differences, similarities, and which one is b...

Dulera and Advair both treat asthma but work in different ways. Find out through comparison which one may be better.
Rx pills comparing Doxycycline monohydrate vs hyclate
Drug vs. Drug

Doxycycline monohydrate vs. hyclate: Differences, similarities, ...

Doxycycline monohydrate and doxycycline hyclate are prescription antibiotics that treat various bacterial infections, including UTIs and respiratory tract infections
Celexa vs Prozac depression medications
Drug vs. Drug

Celexa vs. Prozac: Differences, similarities, and which is bette...

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
antihistamines - can you mix allergy meds
Health Education

Is mixing allergy meds safe?

We asked experts if you can combine common OTC treatments
a spoon with antibiotics and a spoon with probiotics - can you take probiotics with antibiotics
Drug Info

Taking probiotics with antibiotics

Antibiotics play a critical role in treating infections, but they may cause nasty stomach side effects, too
Flying with medication
Wellness

5 tips for flying with meds

Follow these guidelines for properly flying with your medications
Flonase vs Nasonex drug comparison
Drug vs. Drug

Flonase vs. Nasonex: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...

Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Brand name vs. generic drug name medicine
Drug Info

Are brand-name drugs better than generic?

There are 3 main differences: Price, inactive ingredients, and appearance
A capsule in a warning sign represents a drug recall
Health Education

What to do when a drug is recalled

You’ve just heard that your medication is being voluntarily recalled. If there’s…