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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Scale next to tablets - does lisinopril cause weight gain

Lisinopril and weight gain

It’s not a common side effect of this blood pressure medication

A spoon full of quercetin supplements | Who should not take quercetin

Who should avoid quercetin

People with kidney disease or caffeine sensitivities should avoid quercetin

Comparing two medication bottles: Berberine vs. metformin for diabetes treatment

Berberine vs. metformin for diabetes treatment

Metformin is FDA approved to improve blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, while berberine uses include, digestive tract infections, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and PCOS

Rx capsule and Rx tablet: Nortriptyline vs. amitriptyline

Nortriptyline vs. amitriptyline: Uses, dosages, cost, and side e...

Nortriptyline and amitriptyline are approved by the FDA to treat depression

piggy bank and tape measure - Zepbound savings

Zepbound savings 101

Strategies like using coupons and ordering a 90-day supply can cut costs

A Medicare card, stethoscope, and notepad: Does Medicare cover Enbrel?

Does Medicare cover Enbrel?

Enbrel can be costly, but your Medicare plan may make it far more affordable

A Medicare card and a vaccine vial and syringe: Is Arexvy covered by Medicare?

Is Arexvy covered by Medicare?

Even if Arexvy isn’t listed on your Medicare Part D plan’s formulary, you should be able to get reimbursement for any out-of-pocket costs you pay for the vaccine

A laptop, eyeglasses, notebook, pencil, and pills: Does Medicare cover Trelegy Ellipta?

Does Medicare cover Trelegy Ellipta?

If you can’t afford Trelegy Ellipta, with or without Medicare, there are ways to save

An IV bag: Remicade infusions: What to expect

Remicade infusions: What to expect

Everything you need to know about your first Remicade infusion

An IV bag: Stelara infusion: What to expect

Stelara infusion: What to expect

Everything you need to know about starting treatment with Stelara

Pills drawn over a glass of water: Is it safe to take Januvia and Jardiance together?

Is it safe to take Januvia and Jardiance together?

Januvia and Jardiance are in different drug classes and work differently to control blood sugar

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