Stephanie Melby, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Stephanie Melby, B.S., Pharm.D., received a Bachelor of Science in nutrition from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate of pharmacy from the University of New England. She has seven years of experience in retail pharmacy and is certified in Medication Therapy Management (MTM). Dr. Melby resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Hands holding Rx pill bottle and pills: What can I take instead of zolpidem tartrate?

Zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) alternatives: What can I take instead...

Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) doesn't work for everyone. Lunesta, zaleplon, Belsomra, DayVigo, and Quviviq are some zolpidem tartrate alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill bottles and pills: Alternatives to metoprolol succinate

Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) alternatives: What can I take i...

Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate) doesn't work for everyone. Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Lisinopril, Entresto, and Valsartan are some metoprolol succinate alternatives. Get the full list here.

Hand holding Rx pills: Cetirizine alternatives

Cetirizine (Zyrtec) alternatives: What can I take instead of cet...

Zyrtec (cetirizine) doesn't work for everyone. Loratadine, fexofenadine, levocetirizine, diphenhydramine, and Allegra-D are some cetirizine alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx tablets: How much does phenobarbital cost without insurance

How much is phenobarbital without insurance?

Phenobarbital costs $49. Here's how to save on phenobarbital without insurance.

Man holding throat talking to pharmacist: How to get rid of an itchy throat

Health Education

How to get rid of an itchy throat

There are a number of remedies for scratchy, ticklish, and uncomfortable throats, including gargling salt water and eating honey. Learn how to get rid of an itchy throat.

Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Contrave side effects and how to avoid them

Contrave side effects and how to avoid them

Common Contrave side effects include nausea, constipation, and headache

Nebulizer machine and mask: Alternatives for Brovana

Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) alternatives: What can I take in...

Brovana doesn't work for everyone. Perforomist, Serevent Diskus, Striverdi Respimat, Incruse Ellipta, and Advair Diskus are some Brovana alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx blister pack: How much is Spiriva Handihaler without insurance?

How much is Spiriva Handihaler without insurance?

Spiriva Handihaler costs $630 without insurance. Learn how to get Spiriva Handihaler at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.

Hand holding Rx bottle and Rx tablets: What can I take instead of ezetimibe?

Ezetimibe alternatives: What can I take instead of ezetimibe?

Ezetimibe doesn't work for everyone. Crestor, Lipitor, Pravastatin, Repatha, and Praluent are some ezetimibe alternatives. Get the full list here.

Rx pill and tablet: What can I take instead of meloxicam?

Meloxicam alternatives: What can I take instead of meloxicam?

Meloxicam doesn't work for everyone. Celebrex, ibuprofen, Naprosyn, diclofenac, and Relafen DS are some meloxicam alternatives. Get the full list here.

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Rx eye drops: Latanoprost alternatives

Latanoprost alternatives: What can I take instead of latanoprost?

Latanoprost doesn't work for everyone. Xelpros, Zioptan, Travatan, Timoptic, and Alphagan-P are some latanoprost alternatives. Get the full list here.

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