Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil is a medicine that lowers the fat content in the blood. The active substance gemfibrozil belongs to the so-called fibrates, medicines that affect triglyceride levels. You can order Gemfibrozil online through the pharmacies that work with Dokteronline.com.

Gemfibrozil is a medicine that lowers the fat content in the blood. The active substance gemfibrozil belongs to the so-called fibrates, medicines that affect triglyceride levels. You can order Gemfibrozil online through the pharmacies that work with Dokteronline.com.

This medicine is used when the blood contains too many bad fats, such as LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Too high fat in the blood increases the risk of atherosclerosis and hence cardiovascular disease. Gemfibrozil helps reduce a number of bad fats to reduce this risk. Doctors often prescribe this medicine if other cholesterol-lowering medications cannot or may not be used.

Take the tablet half an hour before eating. If you swallow Gemfibrozil once a day, do it in the evening. If you use this medicine twice a day, swallow the tablets in the morning and in the evening. Gemfibrozil works best when combined with a healthy lifestyle. A low-fat diet, weight loss and exercise help to lower the fat in the blood.

The partner pharmacies offer Gemfibrozil available online. Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, the usual dosage is as follows:

• Adults: 900 mg to 1200 mg daily. The dosage of 900 mg will be taken in 1 dose in the evening, the dosage of 1200 mg in 2 doses (600 mg in the morning and in the evening).

This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years of age. Read the instructions before use.

Like other medicines, Gemfibrozil can cause side effects, although not every user suffer from this. The side effects of Gemfibrozil include:

• turbulent or unstable feeling;
• dizziness;
• headache;
• eczema or other itchy skin rashes;
• gastrointestinal complaints (such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation);
• fatigue.

If you suffer from any of these or other side effects, please inform a doctor or a pharmacist. An overview of all possible side effects of this medicine can be found in the leaflet.

Gemfibrozil is not a suitable medicine for everyone. Do not use this medicine if you:

• are hypersensitive to gemfibrozil or to any of the excipients used in the tablet;
• have a hepatic impairment or a severe renal impairment;
• have (or have suffered) a gall bladder disorder;
• are being treated with the drug simvastatin or repaglinide;
• have suffered from an allergic reaction to light after treatment with a drug from the group of fibrates.
• [/ Ul] In the leaflet, you will read in which cases you should be extra careful with this medicine. Here you will also find an overview of the medicines that Gemfibrozil interacts with. Tell a doctor about any health problems and medication you may still be using.