Weight & GLP-1 Medicines
What Happens If I Stop Ozempic or Wegovy? Pharmacist Advice
Thinking about stopping Ozempic or Wegovy? A pharmacist explains the weight regain seen in trials, what to plan for, and why your prescriber comes first.
Thomas Whitcho is a community and clinical pharmacist in Zimbabwe and the founder of Professional Health Forum. Years of conversations at the pharmacy counter taught him that people are often handed a diagnosis or a prescription without anyone having time to explain what it means for daily life. He writes plain-English guides to conditions and medicines, including the pharmacist-led book series Ask the Pharmacist: Metabolic Health and Breaking the Silence: Men's Health.
Thomas is also the author of two pharmacist-led book series. See his books.
Articles by Thomas Whitcho
Men's Health
Waking Up at Night to Pee: Causes, Tests and What Helps
Waking up at night to pee? A pharmacist explains the causes of nocturia, why a 2 to 3 day bladder diary helps, and when to ask about desmopressin safely.
Diabetes & Blood Sugar
Metformin Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Symptoms and When to Test
Metformin can lower vitamin B12 over time. A pharmacist explains the warning signs of low B12, who is at higher risk, and when to ask for a blood test.
Men's Health
Low Testosterone Symptoms in Men Over 40: A Checklist
Low testosterone symptoms in men over 40, explained by a pharmacist. Use this checklist to prepare, learn how the morning blood test works, and know its limits.
Men's Health
How Long Does Tadalafil Last and When Should You Take It?
How long does tadalafil last? A pharmacist explains the 36 hour window, as-needed versus daily dosing, the nitrate warning, and when to get urgent help.
Diabetes & Blood Sugar
High Fasting Blood Sugar in the Morning: Dawn or Somogyi?
Why is my fasting blood sugar high in the morning? A pharmacist explains the dawn phenomenon versus the Somogyi effect, how to tell them apart, and what to ask.
Medicines & Safety
Can I Take Ibuprofen With Blood Pressure Medicine?
Can I take ibuprofen with blood pressure medicine? A pharmacist explains the kidney risk with ACE inhibitors, ARBs and water tablets, and safer pain relief.
Weight & GLP-1 Medicines
Can I Drink Alcohol on Ozempic or Mounjaro? A Safety Guide
Can you drink alcohol on Ozempic or Mounjaro? A pharmacist explains the nausea, low blood sugar and pancreatitis risks, and a safer plan if you do drink.
Diabetes & Blood Sugar
Type 2 Diabetes Food List: What to Eat, What to Limit (Including African Staples Like Sadza and Ugali)
A type 2 diabetes food list from a pharmacist, with the plate method, drinks and portions, plus honest advice on sadza, ugali, nshima and other staples.
Weight & GLP-1 Medicines
Starting Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound: What to Expect in Your First Month
Starting Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound? A pharmacist explains the first month, from the low starting dose to side effects, storage and safe sourcing.
Diabetes & Blood Sugar
Prediabetes: What Your A1C Result Really Means and What to Do Next
Prediabetes A1C results explained by a pharmacist. Learn the ranges, what the number can miss, and the steps shown in trials to lower your risk of diabetes.
Weight & GLP-1 Medicines
GLP-1 Side Effects: A Pharmacist's Guide to Nausea, Constipation and When to Worry
GLP-1 side effects like nausea and constipation are common and usually settle. A pharmacist explains what helps, and which warning signs need a doctor.
Men's Health
Erectile Dysfunction and Your Heart: Why ED Can Be an Early Warning Sign
Erectile dysfunction and heart health are linked. A pharmacist explains why ED can be an early warning sign, which checks to ask for, and safe treatment.
Men's Health
Enlarged Prostate (BPH): Symptoms, Tests and Medicines Explained by a Pharmacist
Enlarged prostate (BPH) symptoms, tests and treatment explained by a pharmacist, with plain advice on tamsulosin, finasteride, PSA testing and when to get help.