Gemfibrozil
Other Names: Lopid.
Commonly Prescribed For: Gemfibrozil is normally prescribed for treating people with high serum triglycerides and hence decreases the amount of cholesterol. Sometimes Gemfibrozil is combined with high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein. This medication decreases the peril of coronary heart disease.
How to Take it: Gemfibrozil is available in the form of a tablet to take via mouth. This medication is normally taken two times a day, half an hour prior to taking meals in the morning and evening. Make sure to take Gemfibrozil around the same time each day.
How it Works: Gemfibrozil belongs to a group of lipid-regulating drugs known as fibrates. It reduces certain kinds of cholesterol, especially triglycerides production in the liver.
Some Side Effects: Common side effects include stomach pain, vertigo, acute appendicitis, rash, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, eczema, heartburn and headache. Some serious side effects include blurred vision, muscle pain and weakness.
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