Question 1

why can't i drink alcohol  when i take the drug gemfibrozil?

Accepted Answer

Liver, triglycerides: If you are taking gemfibrozil, it's to lower triglycerides.  Alcohol increases triglycerides.  In addition, both Gemfibrozil and alcohol can adversely affect the liver.

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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 side effects of gemfibrozil?

Accepted Answer

Gemfibrozil: Sometimes myalgias or muscle pain. Liver function tests should be monitored periodically.

Question 6

what do the following treat: olux, gemfibrozil?

Accepted Answer

Skin, Cholesterol: Olux (topical clobetasol)  is a topical steroid usually used for psoriasis or scalp dermatoses (caveat: this is not my field of expertise)

gemfibrozil (trade name lopid) is a "cholesterol" agent actually used to lower triglycerides (which is one component of the total cholesterol)

Question 7

what are syptoms of withdrawal from gemfibrozil?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what are the side effects of lopid (gemfibrozil)?

Accepted Answer

Gemfibrozil (Lopid): potential  side effects include:  dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, vertigo,fatigue, rash &amp; atrial fibrillation.

Question 9

what are typical side effects of gemfibrozil 600mg?

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 10

is it safe to suddenly stop taking lopid (gemfibrozil)?

Accepted Answer

Stopping it abruptly: But may not be a wise choice. Check with your prescribing doctor.

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