Karen Berger, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

After receiving her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Karen Berger, Pharm.D., has worked in both chain and independent community pharmacies. She currently works at an independent pharmacy in New Jersey. Dr. Berger enjoys helping patients understand medical conditions and medications—both in person as a pharmacist, and online as a medical writer and reviewer.

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Ozempic: does it need to be refrigerated?

Health Education

Is Ozempic refrigerated?

Learn how to properly store this injectable diabetes medication for maximum effectiveness

FDA Approval Stamp - Wezlana

FDA approves Wezlana

This medication is a biosimilar—like a generic for biologic medications—for the popular drug Stelara

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Trazodone interactions

Trazodone interactions to avoid

Trazodone interacts with various drugs, including other drugs that affect serotonin levels, blood thinners, drugs that cause central nervous system (CNS) depression, and others

FDA approval stamp - Januvia

FDA approves Zituvio for diabetes

This new medication joins Januvia and Janumet on the market

bottle of pills - is meloxicam safe to take everyday

Can you take meloxicam daily?

The answer is yes—with a few caveats. Learn when it’s not a good idea.

Woman standing with a finger in her ear: Causes of ringing in the ear

Health Education

What causes ringing in the ear? Related conditions and treatments

Ringing in the ears can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, infection, certain medical conditions, or prescription medications

Bed with z's: Sleep importance

Health Education

Why is sleep important?

Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and depression are among the problems that people who don't get enough sleep are more likely to develop

woman with a measuring tape around her waist - vyvanse weight loss

Vyvanse for weight loss

What you should know about this FDA-approved controlled substance

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Bupropion interactions

Bupropion interactions to avoid

Bupropion interacts with other antidepressants, alcohol, caffeine, and other substances

tablet next to a cocktail - tylenol and alcohol

Do Tylenol and alcohol mix?

Both are processed by the liver, so combining them can have unwanted side effects

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Metoprolol interactions

Metoprolol interactions to avoid

Metoprolol is a generic prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and…

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