Gemfibrozil

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Gemfibrozil, sold under the brand name Lopid among others, is a medication used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels.[1] Its is generally less preferred than statins.[1][2] Use is recommended together with dietary changes and exercise.[1] It is unclear if it changes the risk of heart disease.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include headache, dizziness, feeling tired, and intestinal ...

If you have been taking Gemfibrozil , one tablet a day for at least say a year. Are their any side effects when you quit taking this drug ? ## Common side effects listed for this medication are: stomach pain heartburn Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately: muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness blurred vision The guidelines for this medication also note that: A medication similar to Gemfibrozil has caused cancer, gallbladder disease, and stomach pain leading to appendectomy. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication Other than the above side effects, I haven't seen anything regarding the possibility of withdrawal effects. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... Hop...

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The directions state that Gemfibrozil should be taken a half hour before meals so it enters an empty stomach. What if it’s taken 2 or 3 hours after meals so it would also enter an empty stomach? That timing would be far more convenient for me. Any thoughts?

I take Lortab for chronic pain, Gemfibrozil for high cholesterol, and Bupropion for anxiety. I have gained 40 lbs. Is it safe to take Lipozene (Glucomannan) for weight loss with these? ## Hi Katie, According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (umm.edu / drug interaction tool), there are no interactions or contraindications listed between the medications you mentioned, including the addition of Lipozene (Glucomannan). However, this is not to say that no interactions exist at all, so I would still encourage you to double check with your doctor first; but hopefully this will help add some peace of mind. My best wishes to you on reaching your weight loss goals! You can do it! :D

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I wonder if it could be a medication. Lipitor, gemfibrozil, vit d, cymbalta, Kapidex. I have reflux. ## this site is not medical professionals, we cannot give you a definitive reason for the burning, nor a diagnosis or treatment. It can sometimes be caused by medications, but other things, such as eating the wrong foods or a vitamin deficiency can also cause it. Nothing on your list here is known to normall cause this problem, but it is always possible. Have you contacted your doctor, yet?

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Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil, sold under the brand name Lopid among others, is a medication used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels.[1] Its is generally less preferred than statins.[1][2] Use is recommended together with dietary changes and exercise.[1] It is unclear if it changes the risk of heart disease.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include headache, dizziness, feeling tired, and intestinal ...

white oval 93 670 ## Gemfibrozil Gemfibrozil (gem-FI-broe-zil) is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems caused by such substances clogging the blood vessels. ## This tablet contains 600mgs Gemfibrozil (NDC 00093-0670 ). Inactive Ingredients: - Calcium Stearate - Silicon Dioxide - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (Type H) - Hypromellose 2910 (15 Mpa.s) - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Polydextrose - Polyethylene Glycol 4000 - Polysorbate 80 - Starch, Corn - Titanium Dioxide Is there anything I can help with?

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I take Gemfibrozil 600 mg in USA. I need to know name of drug to replace Gemfibrozil 600 mg. ## Actually, you may not have to switch. From what I'm finding it is available in India. The 600mg capsules are sold under the brand name Triglyd. Learn more Triglyd details here. There also another one available under the brand name Lopid. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I don't know what this drug is for ## Gemfibrozil is the generic for Lopid, it is used to help lower lipid levels in the body. (IE: Cholesterol!) Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, increased instances of gall stones and muscle pain. Read more here: Do you have any other questions?

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93/670 white oval ## Located a match it's Gemfibrozil 600 mg, which is the generic name for an oral drug used to lower lipid levels. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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the pill is white, oval shaped, numbers are 93-670 ## Located a match it's Gemfibrozil 600 mg, which is the generic name for an oral drug used to lower lipid levels. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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oval, white and the numbers are on one side ## I located the pill in description to be Gemfibrozil (600 mg). NDC: 00093-0670 Manufacturer: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inactive Ingredients: calcium stearate silicon dioxide hypromellose 2910 (15 mPa.s) microcrystalline cellulose polydextrose polyethylene glycol 4000 polysorbate 80 corn starch titanium dioxide To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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SMALL OVAL SHAPE PILL STAMMPED 991 SCORED ON OTHER SIDE ## Hello, I located the pill in description to be Gemfibrozil (600 mg). The following complications are treated using this drug: • Hyperlipidemia (Type III): Gemfibrozil is the drug of choice for therapy. • Hypertriglyceridemia (Type IV): Gemfibrozil, though not as effective as niacin, is better tolerated. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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found white oval pill 255 on one side I G on the other? ## IG 225 contains 600mgs of Gemfibrozil, it is most commonly used to help lower high cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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Red oval pill with L454 on it ## Is there any other markings? I locate WATSON 454 it to is reddish, and oval shaped. This pill is Gemfibrozil 600 mg, which is used for reducing triglyceride levels. To learn more click on the link below... If this is not your pill, please post back with any more information so I can assist you in finding the right pill. ## L454 A red oval shaped pill about 3/4 inch long is a generic version of Excederin Tension Headache. It contains 500 mg of Acetaminphen and 65 mg of Caffeine .. It is distrubuted by Target Co ## I take those pills all the time. Tension Headache. I have a bottle of them in front of me now. Walgreens Aspirin Free TENSION HEADACHE. ## i found a red shaped ovel pill there are 4 numbers on it i can only remember the first 2 its 52.. and the ...

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What is this? I says I/G on one side, and has 225 on the other. It is long and rounded on the ends and is white. ## Hello, I located the pill in description to be Gemfibrozil (600 mg). The following complications are treated using this drug: • Hyperlipidemia (Type III): Gemfibrozil is the drug of choice for therapy. • Hypertriglyceridemia (Type IV): Gemfibrozil, though not as effective as niacin, is better tolerated. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you. ## Received an I G 225 pill within my prescription of Dilanthin. Came from a pharmacy outta Loris, SC Not certain if I should take it as it is a strange thing for me. Will ...

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APO/034 on 1 side....600 on the other side ## Hello, Wendy! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Apotex Corp and they list is containing 600mgs of Gemfibrozil. The FDA lists this as being used to help lower cholesterol. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, bladder pain, dark urine, sore throat and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Need list of medication for high cholesterol ## Are there non statin Meds for high cholesterol ? ## Yes, there are a couple of non-statin options, including Fenofibrate and Gemfibrozil. Unfortunately, they typically cause the same side effects, as reported by the FDA, which may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. However, it is worth trying one, if you aren't tolerant of statins. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My triglyceride level is 308 HDL is 38 HDL is 73.40 VLDL is 61.61 Which medicine should I take for treatment, which causes little to no side effects?

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White oblong pill marked 225 and a c in a square. ## white oval pill one side has a 225 the other side has a c in a square in it in the other side. ## IG 226 contains 600mgs of Gemfibrozil, the active ingredient in Lopid, used to lower lipid levels. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: C 225 is a 250mg Nuvigil tablet, it contains the active ingredient Armodafanil and is used to treat conditions such as BiPolar disorder and Narcolepsy. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, insomnia and anorexia. Read more: Are there any other questions?

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White oval pill big 225 on one side & I a line G what is it??? I need to know if thier is is any PCN in them??? Hopefully it's anti-biotic? ?? ## Sorry, its a cholesterol drug by the name of Gemfibrozil (600 mg). Good luck with what I'm guessing is a bad tooth? That's when I get the most desperate for antibiotics. Who can afford the dentist, really! ## Hello, Nico! How are you? This tablet contains 600mgs of Gemfibrozil, it is actually a fibrate drug that's used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, gallstones and GI distress. Is there anything else I can help with?

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