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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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Rx pills: What can I take instead of carvedilol?
Drug Info

Carvedilol alternatives: What can I take instead of carvedilol?

Carvedilol doesn't work for everyone. Coreg CR, Toprol XL, Zebeta, Entresto, Prinivil, and Zestril are some carvedilol alternatives. Get the full list here.
Oct. 5, 2022
Person taking Tramadol for anxiety
Drug Info

Tramadol for anxiety

This pain medicine can help with anxiety, but there are risks
Sep. 30, 2022
Hand holding Rx pills: Ezetimibe side effects and how to avoid them
Drug Info

Ezetimibe side effects and how to avoid them

Ezetimibe side effects include liver damage and muscle damage
Sep. 28, 2022
cup of coffee next to medication - losartan and coffee
Drug Info

Do coffee and losartan mix?

The caffeine in this morning beverage can be bad for people with high blood pressure—here’s why
Updated on Oct. 3, 2022
Rx auto injector: What can I take instead of Trulicity?
Drug Info

Trulicity alternatives: What can I take instead of Trulicity?

Trulicity doesn't work for everyone. Rybelsus, Jardiance, Metformin, Januvia, and Glipizide are some Trulicity alternatives. Get the full list here.
Sep. 23, 2022
person holding a paper - pharmacist interview tips‎
The Checkout

Pharmacy job interview tips

Landing a pharmacy job interview can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Here’s how to get ready.
Sep. 22, 2022
bottle of wine next to medication - benzonatate and alcohol
Drug Info

Do alcohol and benzonatate mix?

Learn why you should probably hold off on drinking if you’re prescribed this cough medicine
Sep. 16, 2022
medication in foil with happy and sad faces - serotonin syndrome patient information
The Checkout

Talking to patients about serotonin syndrome

How to educate your patients about the dangerous condition
Sep. 15, 2022
vaccine and cocktail - can i drink after covid vaccine
Drug Info

Can I drink after COVID vax?

If you’re getting a fall booster, here’s what you need to know
Sep. 9, 2022
CBD tincture - Cbd oil in pharmacies
The Checkout

A pharmacist’s guide to CBD

It’s important to keep these three considerations in mind in case a patient asks about this alternative to medication
Sep. 8, 2022
Rx pill bottle: Allopurinol side effects and how to avoid them
Drug Info

Allopurinol side effects and how to avoid them

Allopurinol side effects include rash, diarrhea, gout flare-up, drowsiness, liver problems, kidney problems, and bone marrow suppression
Sep. 7, 2022
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