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Why can't i drink alcohol when i take the drug gemfibrozil?
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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.
Answered 11/7/2020
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