Gemfibrozil (gemfibrozil) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Gemfibrozil (gemfibrozil)
Severe musle pain throughout my body, especially my legs! After several days on this medicine, I could hardly walk! Deep drowsiness, just dozing off at all hours of the day & evening, Not Good! 3D dreams, Horrible scaley rash on my palms! Fatigue & confusion, along with a terrible taste in my mouth! It took me almost 3 weeks to realize HOW BAD MY SYMPTOMS WERE & I Googled side affects... immediately stop taking this medicine!!!
Dangerous Drug! I believe this drug had much to do with a car accident I had! This drug made my life of pain that much greater with severe muscle aches & sudden drowsiness! STAY AWAY! I hope this pain in my legs is not forever due to this drug!!!
losing my hair plus it does not work.
Looking for something else to take.
Muscle cramps in legs and feet. Exercise makes the cramps worse.
GEMFIBROZIL (GEMFIBROZIL): Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It may also help to lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Gemfibrozil belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It works by decreasing the amount of fat produced by the liver. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may also decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, gemfibrozil might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risk and benefits of gemfibrozil. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, drinking less alcohol, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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