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Keith Gardner, R.Ph.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Keith Gardner, R.Ph., is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy. He has 10 years of community pharmacy experience followed by a 22-year career with a major pharmaceutical company in which he served as a medical information consultant. In that role, Gardner provided medical information to consumers and healthcare providers in numerous disease states. He currently resides in Monument, Colorado, with his wife and three dogs.
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Rx tablets: How much is oxycodone HCl without insurance
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How much is Oxycontin (oxycodone HCl) without insurance?

The generic version of Oxycontin, oxycodone HCl, costs $31 without insurance. Learn how to get oxycodone HCl at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Rx blister packs and Rx pill bottle: Non-drowsy allergy medicine
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What are the best non-drowsy allergy medicines?

Non-drowsy antihistamines, such as Allegra, Claritin, and Clarinex can offer allergy relief without the symptom of drowsiness
Rx injection pen: Mounjaro side effects and how to avoid them
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Mounjaro side effects and how to avoid them

Mounjaro side effects include GI side effects, rapid heart rate, injection site reactions, and increased pancreatic enzymes
Plate with Rx pills and body tape measure: Phentermine side effects
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Phentermine side effects and how to avoid them

Phentermine side effects include Rapid or irregular heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, and restlessness
Stethoscope with notebook and pen: Colon cancer symptoms
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Colon cancer symptoms: What are the early signs of colon cancer?

Signs of colon cancer include bloody stools, persistent abdominal pain, or symptoms of bowel obstruction
Rx eye drops: How much is Zioptan without insurance?
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How much is Zioptan without insurance?

Zioptan costs $280 without insurance. Learn how to get Zioptan at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Rx prefilled insulin pen: Lantus Solostar alternatives
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Lantus Solostar alternatives: What can I take instead of Lantus ...

Lantus Solostar doesn't work for everyone. Semglee, Basaglar, Toujeo, Levemir, and Tresiba are some Lantus Solostar alternatives. Get the full list here.
Hand holding Rx pills: What can I take instead of tamsulosin?
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Tamsulosin alternatives: What can I take instead of tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin doesn't work for everyone. Uroxatral, Rapaflo, Avodart, Proscar, and Cialis are some tamsulosin alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of Armour Thyroid ?
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Armour Thyroid alternatives: What can I take instead of Armour T...

Armour Thyroid doesn't work for everyone. Levothyroxine, Cytomel, and other desiccated thyroid extracts (DTEs) are some Armour Thyroid alternatives. Get the full list here.
Hand holding blue Rx pill: Prazosin side effects and how to avoid them
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Prazosin side effects and how to avoid them

Dizziness, first dose effects, and hallucinations are common prazosin side effects. Learn how long side effects of prazosin last and how to avoid them.
Rx pill bottle: Does metformin cause hair loss?
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Does metformin cause hair loss?

Worried about metformin causing hair loss? Learn what could be causing hair loss during your metformin treatment and methods for hair loss recovery.