Combine Zocor and Gemfibrozil

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Zocor

and Gemfibrozil

Combine Zocor with Gemfibrozil. To make a decision about taking Zocor and Gemfibrozil, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Zocor and Gemfibrozil have 91 combined Side Effects total
36 are Life Threatening
12 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Zocor

Zocor is also known by the generic name Simvastatin

USES:
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Uses of Gemfibrozil

USES:
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It may also help to lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Gemfibrozil belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It works by decreasing the amount of fat produced by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may also decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis).

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, drinking less alcohol, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Zocor and Gemfibrozil Combined Have 36 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Appendicitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Defective Growth of Bone Marrow - Bone Marrow Hypoplasia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Disease of the Gallbladder - Gallbladder Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Lung Tissue Problems - Interstitial Lung Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Paralysis of Some or All of the Muscles of the Eye - Ophthalmoplegia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil and Zocor combined

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Zocor and Gemfibrozil Combined have 12 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor and Gemfibrozil combined

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Zocor and Gemfibrozil Drug-Drug Interactions

When combined Zocor and Gemfibrozil have the following 2 Drug-Drug Interaction(s):

When combined Zocor and Gemfibrozil have the following interaction of Serious seriousness: Concurrent administration of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibric acid derivatives has been associated with severe myopathy, rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure.

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When combined Zocor and Gemfibrozil have the following interaction of Severe seriousness: Concurrent administration of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and gemfibrozil has been associated with severe myopathy, rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure.

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Zocor has 11 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zocor.

Zocor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zocor.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Zocor.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Zocor.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Zocor.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Zocor.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Zocor.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Zocor.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Zocor.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Zocor.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Zocor.

Contraindication Warnings

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Zocor.

Gemfibrozil has 10 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Gemfibrozil.

Gemfibrozil Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Biliary Calculus - Gallstones is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Rare Progressive Liver Disease - Primary Biliary Cirrhosis is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Relative Contraindications

Anemia is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Contraindication Warnings

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Gemfibrozil.

Zocor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Gemfibrozil - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.