Question 1

i take lopid (gemfibrozil). what can i expect?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Yes: Talk to your doctor before stopping any medication but you don't need to wean Lopid (gemfibrozil) off.

Question 3

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 4

what are typical side effects of gemfibrozil 600mg?

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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 5

what is better lopid (gemfibrozil) or tricor?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

is it safe to take pravastatin and lopid (gemfibrozil) ?

Accepted Answer

Safety pravastatn : Maybe.  The safety must always be evaluated on an individual basis, and your doctor will be the best judge of the safety of these medications for you.

Question 7

what will be the effect of gemfibrozil?

Accepted Answer

Gemfibrozil: Gemfibrozil is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides (other fatty substances) in the blood in certain people with very high triglycerides who are at risk of pancreatic disease (conditions affecting the pancreas, a gland that produces fluid to break down food and hormones to control blood sugar).

Question 8

if i start taking lopid (gemfibrozil) , will i have to stay on it forever?

Accepted Answer

No: No. It can be stopped at any time.

Question 9

what are side effects of gemfibrozil?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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)

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