Gemfibrozil is indicated only in the cases in which the diet, exercises and weight loss programs have failed to keep the cholesterol levels under control.

Gemfibrozil Warnings

The patients who are already under treatment for diseases which can contribute to the high levels of cholesterol in the blood such as:
- An overactive thyroid;
- Diabetes;
- Dysproteinemia;
- Nephrotic syndrome;
- Obstructive liver disease;

Gemfibrozil Overdose

In the case of a Gemfibrozil overdose the patient may experience the following symptoms:
- Vomiting;
- Nausea;
- Muscle pain;
- Diarrhea;
- Abdominal cramps;

Gemfibrozil Side Effects

The most common side effects which a patient can experience during the treatment with Gemfibrozil are the following:
- Abdominal pain;
- Dizziness;
- Drowsiness;
- Even blurred vision;
- Numbness;
- Tingling of the hands and feet;
- Unusual taste;
- Upset stomach;

Such individuals should also announce their doctor if they are experiencing the following:
- Signs of infection (such as sore throat fever);
- Easy bruising;
- Easy bleeding;
- Depression;
- Decreased sexual desire;
- Decreased sexual ability;
- Arrhythmias or unusual fatigue;

If the patients develop a serious allergic reaction to Gemfibrozil, they may experience the following symptoms:
- Rash;
- Swelling;
- Severe dizziness;
- Itching;
- Breathing problems;

Gemfibrozil Interactions

The drugs which are included in this category are:
- Simvastatin (Zocor);
- Pravastatin (Pravachol);
- Lovastatin (Mevacor);
- Fluvastatin (Lescol);
- Atorvastatin (Lipitor);

Gemfibrozil Synonyms

In some countries Gemfibrozil may also be known as:
- Antilipid;
- Ausgem;
- Cholhepan;
- Clipostat;
- Dosamont;
- Eklipid;
- Fibrolip;
- Fibrospes;
- Gedun;
- Gemfi;
- Gemhexal;
- Gevilon;
- Gevilon;
- Gevilon;
- Gineton;
- Grifogemzilo;
- Hidil;
- Hipolixan;
- Hobatolex;
- Innogem;
- Ipolipid;
- Lipazil;
- Lipotril;
- Lipur;
- Lowin;
- Manobrozil;
- Marbrozil;
- Parnoxil;
- Pharzil;
- Poli-Fibrozil;
- Polyxit;
- Prelisin;
- Qualipid;
- Reducel;
- Renolip;
- Saffid;
- Solulip;
- Synbrozil;
- Terostrant;
- Tiazam;

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