Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D., graduated from the University of Florida. He has worked in both community and hospital settings providing drug information and medication therapy management services. As a medical writer, he hopes to educate and empower patients to better manage their health and navigate their treatment plans.

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cocktail next to tablets - metoprolol and alcohol

Do metoprolol and alcohol mix?

It’s not recommended, especially when first starting the medication

Cup of tea and flowers - calendula tea benefits

6 potential health benefits of drinking calendula tea

This flowering plant can provide antioxidants, reduce inflammation, and more.

Cocktail next to a Zepbound injection pen - zepbound and alcohol

Zepbound and alcohol

There’s no direct interaction, but there are some potentially negative effects

Spilled bottle of white tablets: Can you overdose on Zyrtec?

Can you overdose on Zyrtec?

Taking too much Zyrtec may cause serious side effects like excessive drowsiness and blurred vision

Comparing two white tablets: Torsemide vs. furosemide differences, similarities, and which one is better for you

Torsemide vs. furosemide: Differences, similarities, and which o...

Torsemide and furosemide both treat heart failure, but they work differently

Two self-injector pens: Can you switch from Wegovy to Mounjaro?

Can you switch from Wegovy to Mounjaro?

Switching from Wegovy to Mounjaro is possible, but they have different FDA-approved uses

A scale and two semaglutide pens: Still hungry on Ozempic?

Still hungry on Ozempic? Why you might not be losing weight

Weight loss is typical on this diabetes medication, but don’t expect results to occur overnight

Two semaglutide pens: When will Ozempic go generic?

When will Ozempic go generic?

Since there isn’t a generic Ozempic, some people turn to compounded semaglutide, which is not the same and is not FDA approved

A person holding their belly: Mounjaro nausea: 7 Ways to find relief

Mounjaro nausea: 7 Ways to find relief

Expert-recommended tips for relieving Mounjaro nausea, a common but often temporary side effect

A torso of a person holding their belly: Ozempic sulfur burps and diarrhea

Ozempic sulfur burps and diarrhea: Causes and treatment

Of the people taking Ozempic, about around 3% of people taking it experience sulfur burps, and 9% experience diarrhea

Two semaglutide pens: Wegovy sulfur burps: Why they happen and how to treat them

Wegovy sulfur burps: Why they happen and how to treat them

About 7% of people who take Wegovy experience sulfur burps

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