Common Questions about Gemfibrozil

Is gemfibrozil considered a statin?

No, gemfibrozil is not a statin. It is a fibrate and works differently than statins. Gemfibrozil helps to lower triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Taking gemfibrozil together with a statin medicine can increase the risk of adverse reactions like severe muscle damage.

Why do I need to take gemfibrozil 30 minutes before meals?

Gemfibrozil is absorbed best when it is taken 30 minutes before a meal. If you take the medicine with food, less of it is absorbed, and it does not work as well.

How long can you take gemfibrozil?

Gemfibrozil is meant for chronic administration (long-term treatment). However, your doctor may stop gemfibrozil after 3 months of treatment if there is no improvement in your plasma triglyceride levels.

Can gemfibrozil make you gain weight?

Weight gain or weight loss are not common adverse effects of gemfibrozil. This medicine works best in combination with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regimen. These measures are beneficial in helping you achieve a healthy body weight.

Can you drink alcohol while taking gemfibrozil?

It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while on gemfibrozil because of an increased risk of liver problems.

Is gemfibrozil hard on the liver and kidneys?

Gemfibrozil can be hard on the liver and kidneys. It can cause hepatic and renal dysfunction rarely. You should tell your healthcare provider about any history of renal impairment (kidney disease) or hepatic impairment (liver disease) before starting gemfibrozil. Your provider will assess your hepatic and renal impairment risk and decide if gemfibrozil is right for you.

What is the price of gemfibrozil without insurance?

Without insurance, gemfibrozil can be as high as $49.86, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $14.14 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of gemfibrozil with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on gemfibrozil—copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for gemfibrozil. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.