About gemfibrozil
Fibrate lipid-lowering medicine
Used for
- Lowers very high triglycerides when other measures are insufficient.
- May reduce heart attack risk in selected people with abnormal blood fats.
Usual adult dose
Usually 600 mg twice daily, 30 minutes before morning and evening meals.
Common side effects
- Indigestion, nausea, or abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Muscle pain or weakness
Important warnings
- Rarely causes serious muscle injury, especially with statins.
- May cause gallstones or liver problems.
- Not suitable for severe liver or kidney disease, or gallbladder disease.
- Seek urgent care for severe muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment.
Interactions
- Statins: increased risk of muscle injury.
- Warfarin: increased bleeding risk; monitoring may be needed.
- Repaglinide: risk of dangerously low blood sugar.
- 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.