Gemfibrozil helps to lower the risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) that can occur in people with elevated triglycerides.
It also helps to lower the risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke by controlling cholesterol levels.
Gemfibrozil may be a good alternative for people who cannot tolerate statin medications.
It is available in a low-cost generic form.
Gemfibrozil can have interactions with other drugs, including statin drugs which increase cholesterol excretion and are also used to treat elevated cholesterol levels.
This medicine must be taken 30 minutes before the morning and evening meals, unlike some other cholesterol medicines that only need to be taken once a day.
Gemfibrozil may not be suitable for people with renal dysfunction, liver disease, or gallbladder disease.
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