SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Gemfibrozil

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil has 41 Side Effects total
13 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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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.

Gemfibrozil has 13 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Appendicitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Defective Growth of Bone Marrow - Bone Marrow Hypoplasia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Gallbladder - Gallbladder Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gemfibrozil

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Gemfibrozil has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gemfibrozil Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gemfibrozil Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Gemfibrozil Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil Drug-Drug Interactions

Gemfibrozil has interactions of severe seriousness with 22 drug(s):

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Advicor. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Altocor. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Altoprev. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Baycol. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Cerivastatin. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Crestor. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Ezetimibe-Simvastatin. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Lovastatin. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 2 severe interactions with Mevacor. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Niacin-Lovastatin. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Niacin-Simvastatin. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Prandimet. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Prandin. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Repaglinide. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Repaglinide-Metformin. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Rosuvastatin. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Simcor. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Simvastatin. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Vytorin 10-20. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Vytorin 10-40. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Vytorin 10-80. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has 1 severe interactions with Zocor. Click here to see them

Gemfibrozil has interactions of serious seriousness with 49 drug(s).

Gemfibrozil has interactions of moderate seriousness with 17 drug(s).

Gemfibrozil has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

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 seriouosness 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.

Gemfibrozil has 3 related brands and strengths:

Gemfibrozil 600 Mg Tab Gemfibrozil Powder Lopid 600 Mg Tab

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.