About gemfibrozi l
Fibrate lipid-lowering medicine
Used for
- Lowers high triglycerides and certain cholesterol levels
- Reduces cardiovascular risk in selected people with low HDL cholesterol
Usual adult dose
600 mg twice daily, 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner.
Common side effects
- Indigestion, nausea, or abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Muscle pain or weakness
- Gallstones
Important warnings
- Muscle injury risk increases with statins; combination is generally avoided.
- Avoid with severe liver or kidney disease, or gallbladder disease.
- Can increase gallstone risk and affect liver tests.
- May increase bleeding with warfarin; monitoring may be needed.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Avoid during breastfeeding because effects on the infant are uncertain.
Interactions
- Statins, especially simvastatin, increase serious muscle injury risk.
- Warfarin effects may increase; closer monitoring may be needed.
- Repaglinide can cause dangerously low blood sugar when combined.
- Bile-acid binding medicines can reduce absorption; separate doses.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.