What is Gemfibrozil?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: GemfibrozilBrand:
Gemfibrozil is in a class of lipid-regulating medications called fibrates. It works be reducing the production of triglycerides in the liver. It is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
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How do members experience Gemfibrozil?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) | 32 | 7 | |
| Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia) | 22 | 5 | |
| High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) | 7 | 4 | |
| General health | 3 | 0 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Muscle pain | 1 | |
| Muscle spasms in fingers | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 21 |
Member evaluations
The-Gig
evaluated on Jan 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for high triglycerides: Major
- Side effects: None
toyotaas
evaluated on Jan 14, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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