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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Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Tamsulosin interactions

Tamsulosin interactions to avoid

It is important to be aware of the interactions of tamsulosin with other medications and supplements because these interactions can either decrease the effectiveness of tamsulosin or increase tamsulosin blood levels

Rx 50 | most prescribed drugs

50 top Rx of 2023

These are the medications people picked up at the pharmacy most often this year

Three Rx pill bottles: Diphenhydramine interactions

Diphenhydramine interactions to avoid

Diphenhydramine interactions can impair cognitive function and have a negative impact on activities of daily living

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Pantoprazole interactions

Pantoprazole interactions to avoid

Avoiding certain medications and foods while taking pantoprazole may reduce adverse effects and boost its effectiveness

Three Rx pill bottles: Aspirin alternatives

Aspirin (Bayer Aspirin) alternatives: What can I take instead of...

Aspirin (Bayer Aspirin) doesn't work for everyone. Other oral NSAIDs, COX-2 Inhibitors, topical NSAIDs, Tylenol, and platelet inhibitors are some aspirin alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx spilled pills: Lipitor generic a

Health Education

Lipitor generic availability, cost, and dosage

The generic version of Lipitor has been available in the US since 2011

Scattered pill bottles: Valacyclovier hcl without insurance

How much is Valacyclovir HCl (Valtrex) without insurance?

HCl (Valtrex), costs $493 without insurance. Learn how to get valacyclovir HCl at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Updated on Sep. 18, 2023

Hand holding Rx Pills: Sulfamethoxazole alternatives

Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) alternatives: What can I...

Penicillin antibiotics, cephalosporin antibiotics, macrolide antibiotics, urinary antiinfectives, quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics are some sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim alternatives. Get the full list here.

Updated on Sep. 20, 2023

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Accutane side effects

Health Education

Accutane side effects and how to avoid them

Accutane side effects include joint pain, weight loss, and sun sensitivity

Rx injector pen: Mounjaro (tirzepatide) alternatives

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) alternatives: What can I take instead of ...

Mounjaro offers unique benefits for diabetes and weight loss, but it's not the only option. Explore and compare effective alternatives.

Updated on Sep. 26, 2024

EpiPen with pharmacy bag: How much is EpiPen (epinephrine) without insurance?

How much is EpiPen (epinephrine) without insurance?

The generic version of EpiPen, epinephrine, costs $803 without insurance. Learn how to get EpiPen at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

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