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Gemfibrozil

Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.

33 known interactions
2 brand names

Indications

  • Adjunct to diet and other appropriate measures in mixed hyperlipidaemia if statin contra-indicated or not tolerated, Adjunct to diet and other appropriate measures in primary hypercholesterolaemia if statin contra-indicated or not tolerated, Adjunct to diet and other appropriate measures in severe hypertriglyceridaemia, Adjunct to diet and other appropriate measures in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in men with hyperlipidaemias if statin contra-indicated or not tolerated

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

33 drug interactions identified for Gemfibrozil. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

Correct hypothyroidism before initiating treatment; elderly; risk factors for myopathy

Side Effects

CommonAlop
UncommonAlop
RareAlop

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Brand Names

Lopid(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Normolip(IN)
Mn

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

Reviewer: MedNext Clinical Team

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