Gemfibrozil is a common prescription drug approved for the treatment of high triglycerides and cholesterol. This eMedTV article also lists uses of the medication, side effects, and conditions to tell your healthcare provider about before you take it.
Nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue have all been reported with gemfibrozil. This eMedTV page talks about these and other side effects of gemfibrozil, including rare side effects (such as anemia) and those to report right away (such as a cough).
What is gemfibrozil used for? As this eMedTV page explains, gemfibrozil treats high triglycerides and high cholesterol and lowers the risk of developing coronary heart disease. Gemfibrozil has no universally accepted off-label uses.
As this eMedTV page explains, the starting dose of gemfibrozil is 600 mg twice a day. This article explores numerous considerations for dosing with gemfibrozil, including doses for people with severe kidney disease and factors that can affect dosing.
Drug interactions with gemfibrozil can occur with statins like Altoprev and Zocor, among other drugs. This eMedTV Web page describes how possible interactions can affect the body and lists drugs that gemfibrozil should not be used with.
This eMedTV page covers precautions and warnings with gemfibrozil, such as drug interactions, side effects like an increase in liver enzymes, and potential allergies to gemfibrozil. This article also lists people who should not take gemfibrozil.
