Can I take gemfibrozil with statins?

Using gemfibrozil with statins can increase the risk of side effects. Therefore, combination therapy is usually used on high risk patients and requires close monitoring by a doctor.

What medications should not be taken with gemfibrozil?

There are few medications such as blood thinners, cyclosporine and statins which should not be taken with gemfibrozil. Therefore, it is recommended that you give your doctor a full medical history regarding your ongoing medications. This is done to analyse the condition and provide a proper management treatment to help minimise the side effects of the medication

Gemfibrozil

Uses of Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil is commonly used to treat High Cholesterol, High Triglycerides

How Gemfibrozil Works

Gemfibrozil is a derivative of fibric acid. The mechanism of action is not yet fully understood. It decreases the liver synthesis of VLDL and LDL cholesterols (the bad cholesterols) and increases the HDL (the good cholesterol).

Side Effects of Gemfibrozil

Muscle weakness, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Fatigue, Taste disturbance, Nausea, Vomiting, Reduced libido, Blurred vision

Information About Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil is a fibric acid derivative used to treat hypertriglyceridaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia in Singapore. Available as a 600mg oral tablet taken twice daily 30 minutes before morning and evening meals, it is HSA-registered and available on prescription only in Singapore. Gemfibrozil must not be combined with statins due to a significantly increased risk of severe myopathy and rhabdomyolysis — fenofibrate is preferred when fibrate-statin combination therapy is clinically necessary. A valid doctor's consultation is required before dispensing. Order Gemfibrozil online at DoctorOnCall Singapore with same-day delivery available. Speak to a DoctorOnCall physician today to check if Gemfibrozil is right for you.

Gemfibrozil is a medication commonly used to lower high triglyceride levels and improve cholesterol balance, helping reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It works by increasing the breakdown and removal of triglycerides from the blood while helping raise levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Gemfibrozil belongs to a class of medications known as fibrates and is widely used in lipid management and cardiovascular care. Find affordable Gemfibrozil options from trusted brands at DoctorOnCall.

Conclusion

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Warnings

Kidney High Risk

Dosage adjustment is needed in mild to moderate renal impaired patients and is contraindicated to be used in patients with severe renal impairment.

Alcohol Not Advisable

It is not advisable to drink alcohol when taking Gemfibrozil treatment as to avoid alcohol abuse which can precipitate rhabdomyolysis.

Pregnancy Not Safe

There is only limited animal and human reproductive while the former suggests reproductive risk. Gemfibrozil should only be used if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Driving Not advisable

It is not advisable to drive when on Gemfibrozil due to its potential side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and headache which can affect the ability to drive and concentrate.

Liver Limited Data

It is contraindicated for Gemfibrozil to be used in patients with hepatic impairment.

Lactation Limited Data

Gemfibrozil is not known whether to present in the human breastmilk or not. It advisable to stop breastfeeding or the treatment due to its potential toxicity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by

Dr. Adeline Carol Peters, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Reviewed by

Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang, Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester