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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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A pharmacist represents pharmacy customer service
Community

How my pharmacist helped me through IVF

Building a personal relationship at the pharmacy helped me through this challenging process
Prescription pad with bottle representing Viagra side effects
Drug Info

Viagra side effects and how to avoid them

Viagra is a popular brand-name prescription drug approved for the treatment of ED issues
Medication overuse rebound headache
Health Education

What is a medication overuse headache?

If you regularly reach for Tylenol or prescription pain medication, your head pain can rebound when it wears off
Syringes representing Rubella and rubeola vaccines
Drug Info

Rubella vs. rubeola: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments &...

Rubella and rubeola are viral infections that can be prevented by vaccines, however, there are no specific antiviral treatments if infected
Rx bottle with pills spilling out: Typical antipsychotic list
Drug Info

Typical Antipsychotics: Uses, common brands, and safety information

Typical antipsychotics, also referred to as sedatives or tranquilizers, treat certain forms of psychosis
Rx Pad and bottle representing side effects of methylprednisolone
Drug Info

Methylprednisolone side effects and how to avoid them

Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid used to treat a range of medical conditions but can produce many common side effects
Injections representing Catecholamine and vasopressor shots
Drug vs. Drug

Catecholamines vs vasopressors: Differences, similarities, and w...

Catecholamines and vasopressors are used in a variety of conditions including asthma, croup, anaphylaxis, heart failure, and shock
Group of pill bottles: Triptans list
Drug Info

Triptans: Uses, common brands, and safety information

Triptans treat moderate to severe migraines, or mild migraines that have not responded to other forms of treatment
Pill bottle and prescription pad: Common and serious Vyvanse side effects
Drug Info

Vyvanse side effects and how to avoid them

Vyvanse side effects | Vyvanse crash | Weight loss | Anxiety |…
Prescription pad with Rx pill bottle: How to avoid Humira side effects
Drug Info

Humira side effects and how to avoid them

Common side effects of Humira include headache, rash, and nausea
Prescription pad with pill bottle: What are side effects of Ambien?
Drug Info

Ambien side effects and how to avoid them

Ambien side effects | Memory loss | Hallucinations | Ambien vs. Ambien…
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