Gemfibrozil use side effect

 

Gemfibrozil

 

Use

·  Hypertriglyceridemia

Gemfibrozil is used to lower the elevated triglyceride level.

·  Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb

Gemfibrozil is used to lower the elevated bad cholesterol levels.

·  Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Gemfibrozil is used as a prophylaxis for the prevention of heart diseases in patients with multiple risk factors like smoking, age, and history of heart disease

 

Dosage

Depends upon the health conditipon

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Gemfibrozil

• Bladder pain
• Fever with chills
• Acid or sour stomach
• Change in taste
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Skin rash