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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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

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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.

Rx pill bottles: Oxycodone alternatives

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Percocet (oxycodone) doesn't work for everyone. NSAIDs, Tylenol, muscle relaxants, other opioids, and neurological drugs are some oxycodone alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx injection pen and Rx tablets: Is it safe to take Ozempic and metformin together?

Is it safe to take Ozempic and metformin together?

Taking Ozempic and metformin together, as prescribed by a healthcare professional, has shown very positive results in managing diabetes

Updated on Feb. 3, 2025

Rx pill bottles: How much is famotidine without insurance?

How much is famotidine (Pepcid) without insurance?

The generic version of Pepcid, famotidine, costs $85 without insurance. Learn how to get famotidine at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Man blowing his nose: Alergy headache

Health Education

What does an allergy headache feel like?

Almost 40% of adults suffer from seasonal allergies, which can cause an allergy headache. Learn what an allergy headache feels like and how to relieve your symptoms.

Doctor talking to female patient: Phentermine side effects in females

Common phentermine side effects in females

Phentermine side effects in females include menstrual cycle changes and lower sex drive

Rx pill bottles with floating pills: Which antidepressants cause weight loss?

Which antidepressants cause weight loss?

Learn how antidepressants such as Wellbutrin, Prozac, and Effexor may contribute to weight loss

Updated on Oct. 23, 2024

Rx pill bottles: How much does zolpidem tartrate cost without insurance

How much is zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) without insurance?

The generic version of Ambien, zolpidem tartrate, costs $89 without insurance. Learn how to get zolpidem tartrate at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

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