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Gemfibrozil (Lopid) is a drug that is used to treat high triglycerides. Typically, it is a drug that is taken continuously. During the first year of treatment, your physician will periodically do blood tests to look for rare blood problems or liver damage, then yearly thereafter.
If you are later started on (or are currently taking) any of the statin drugs [Lipitor, lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, or Lescol], you should watch for diffuse muscle aches or dark, tea-colored urine. Should any of these, or other bothersome side effects, result, contact your doctor immediately.
There is a known, but manageable, drug interaction between the statins and fibrates. They are often used together because the fibrates work best on triglycerides and the statins work best to lower LDL.
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Can you take gemfibrozil with simavastatin?
NO
What happens if you take gemifrozil?
Gemfibrozil is a drug that is prescribed to reduce fat levels. If you take Gemfibrozil, what could happen is that your risk of getting cancer is increased, you may experience musculoskeletal pain and low blood potassium.
Can gemfibrozil cause birth defects?
The effects of this drug have not been studied in pregnant women. Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should check with their physicians before using gemfibrozil.
What is another name for gemfibrozil?
Lopid
What is another name for Lopid?
Gemfibrozil
What does gemfibrozil do?
It lowers triglycerides and raises HDL
Can you breast feed on gemfibrozil?
It is not recommended. However, speak with your doctor, as you may be able to come off them or take alternative medication while you are breastfeeding.
Can gemfibrozil cause cancer?
Studies in animals and humans suggest that gemfibrozil increases the risk of some types of cancer. The drug may also cause gallstones or muscle problems.
What is gemfibrozil 600 mg used for?
to treat high cholesterol
What is brand name for the medication Demsibrozil used to treat multiple endocrine neoplasia?
gemfibrozil
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you are in the process of teaching but i think this should not be frequent and sperm is also limited and you should take pills if you come out continuously because if you come out continuously you will run out of sperm in the future
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