Gemfibrozil

Generic name: gemfibrozil [ jem-FYE-broe-zil ]
Brand name: Lopid
Dosage form: oral tablet (600 mg)
Drug class:Fibric acid derivatives

Medically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD. Last updated on Mar 3, 2021.

What is gemfibrozil?

Gemfibrozil helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Gemfibrozil is used together with diet to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with pancreatitis.

Gemfibrozil is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in certain people with high cholesterol and triglycerides who have not been helped by other treatment methods.

Warnings

You should not take gemfibrozil if you have severe liver or kidney disease, gallbladder disease, or if you are also taking repaglinide, dasabuvir, or simvastatin.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use gemfibrozil if you are allergic to it, if you have:

• severe liver disease;

• severe kidney disease;

• gallbladder disease; or

• if you are also taking repaglinide, dasabuvir, or simvastatin.

To make sure gemfibrozil is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had::

• gallstones; or

• if you also take warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

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