Gemfibrozil
Gemfibrozil is a fibrate used for selected lipid disorders, particularly high triglycerides. Its interaction with some statins can cause severe muscle injury. Listed uses include hypertriglyceridaemia and dyslipidaemia.
Key points
- Gemfibrozil is not interchangeable with every other fibrate or cholesterol medicine.
- Combining it with certain statins substantially increases myopathy and rhabdomyolysis risk.
- Liver, kidney and gallbladder history affect suitability and monitoring.
Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on lipid results, interaction review, prescription and pharmacy checks.
Important safety checks
Review kidney or liver disease, gallstones, pregnancy, anticoagulants, diabetes medicines and all statins. Monitoring may include lipid, liver and kidney tests.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for severe muscle pain or weakness, dark urine, very little urine, yellow skin or eyes, severe upper-abdominal pain, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.
Further reading
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