Question 1

what is better lopid (gemfibrozil) or tricor?

Accepted Answer

Lopid (gemfibrozil): And tricot, not much to choose between them.

Question 2

what are  side affects of gemfibrozil?

Accepted Answer

Gemfibrozil: Common side effects include: dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, lfts elevated, ck elevation, more severe side effects: myositis, myopathy, rabdomyolysis, cholelithiasis, cholestatic jaundice, acute appendicitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, atrial fibrillation, cataracts(animal studies), hypersensitivity rxn, exfoliative dermatitis.

Question 3

what are the alternatives for gemfibrozil?

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Lipid lowering agent: Few of the alternatives are fenofibrate, omega-3 (lovaza), niacin, or icosapent ethyl (vascepa). Efficacy, indications and adverse effects vary. It is best to discuss this with your doctor.

Question 4

please describe the medication: gemfibrozil?

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Hyperlipidemia Med: Gemfibrozil is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides (other fatty substances).

Question 5

what are syptoms of withdrawal from gemfibrozil?

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Genfibrozil: This is a cholesterol lowering agent. There is usually no symptoms of withdrawal. The word withdrawal usually refers to opioid or illicit substance use.

Question 6

gemfibrozil  and simvastatin?

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Yes both Okay: When treating cholesterol, statin drugs such as zocor (simvastatin) are very important in primarily treating total cholesterol, hdl, and ldl. Gemfibrozil will help more with triglycerides.   Thus this combination, if needed, is a great opportunity to help reduce cardiovascular and stroke risk.

Question 7

please help me i took gemfibrozil my heart hurts?

Accepted Answer

Gemfibrozil: Chest pain has been reported with Gemfibrozil (Lopid). It is recommended that you discuss this with your doctor immediately if this occurs. Take care.

Question 8

can you ake pravastatin with lopid (gemfibrozil) ?

Accepted Answer

Yes but.......: Taking both drugs can cause muscle and liver problems. Lopid (gemfibrozil) is an older drug. Better drugs available today that are safer. If you stay on both regular checks with labs to eval liver and muscle enzymes.

Question 9

plz help me i took gemfibrozil and now my heart hurts?

Accepted Answer

Get help: If you are having chest pain call 911 or go the er, do not assume that Gemfibrozil is causing your symptoms!

Question 10

what are the side effects of a drug called lopid (gemfibrozil)?

Accepted Answer

Well tolerated: Generally well tolerated, potential common side effects include stomach upset, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue. Less common is muscle pain.

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