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Kristi C. Torres, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Kristi C. Torres, Pharm.D. is a 2005 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. Her professional background includes academic teaching roles, district level management for a nationwide pharmacy chain, and clinic-based pharmacy management. Dr. Torres has a wide range of experience in pharmacy operations and has traveled to many states to open and convert clinic-based pharmacies for one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation. Currently, she works for Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy in Austin, Texas, serving the intellectual and developmental disability community. There, she leads the order entry team overseeing orders from across the country. Dr. Torres began working in pharmacy at the age of 16 in a small East Texas town. She currently resides in Round Rock, Texas, with her daughter and a Shih-Tzu puppy.
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Two Rx autoinjector pens: Aimovig alternatives
Drug Info

Aimovig alternatives: What can I take instead of Aimovig?

Aimovig doesn't work for everyone. Beta blockers, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, and other CGRP receptor antagonists are some Aimovig alternatives. Get the full list here.
Mar. 8, 2024
Spilled Rx pills: Hydroxychloroquine interactions
Drug Info

Hydroxychloroquine interactions to avoid

Hydroxychloroquine can interact with certain medications. Here's what not to take to avoid side effects.
Feb. 21, 2024
Two Rx autoinjector pens: Repatha alternatives
Drug Info

Repatha (evolocumab) alternatives: What can I take instead of Re...

Repatha (evolocumab) doesn't work for everyone. ANGPTL3, bile acid sequestrants, Nexletol, statins, and Zetia are some Repatha alternatives. Get the full list here.
Feb. 9, 2024
Rx pill bottle and Rx prescription pad: Oxycodone interactions
Drug Info

Oxycodone interactions to avoid

Other opiate agonist mediciations can intensify or worsen the depressive effects of oxycodone
Feb. 1, 2024
Woman holding the back of her neck: Do OTC muscle relaxers work?
Health Education

Do over-the-counter muscle relaxers work?

Muscle relaxers are not available OTC, but learn which OTC medications may be helpful to provide relief from muscle spasms and pain
Jan. 23, 2024
Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Diltiazem interactions
Drug Info

Diltiazem interactions to avoid

Diltiazem interacts with a wide span of drugs, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements
Jan. 23, 2024
Rx capsules: Fluoxetine interactions to avoid
Drug Info

Fluoxetine interactions to avoid

Fluoxetine can interact with prescription medications used for pain, seizures, infections, and other behavioral disorders
Jan. 18, 2024
A man standing with a cup of coffee with his eyes closed and his hand on his head: How to get rid of a headache
Health Education

Home remedies for headaches

Lifestyle and diet changes, behavioral modifications, and physical interventions can help alleviate headaches
Jan. 18, 2024
A woman with Wegovy pens in a thought bubble | Wegovy doses
Drug Info

A Wegovy dosage guide

When first prescribed this GLP-1, you’ll start small and increase over time
Jan. 12, 2024
A bag of groceries with a thought bubble that has question marks in it: Best natural appetite suppressants
Wellness

8 of the best natural appetite suppressants

Research indicates that healthy foods can be effective natural appetite suppressants
Dec. 27, 2023
Three Rx pill bottles: How much is Levsin without insurance
Drug Info

How much is Levsin (hyoscyamine sulfate) without insurance?

The generic version of Levsin, hyoscyamine sulfate, costs about $103 a month without insurance. Learn how to get Levsin at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
Dec. 21, 2023
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