Gemfibrozil Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: GEMFIBROZIL - ORAL
Pronounced: (jem-FYE-broh-zill)

Gemfibrozil Oral Side Effects

Stomach upset, stomach/abdominal pain, dizziness, drowsiness, unusual taste, numbness/tingling of hands/feet, or blurred vision may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur:

decreased sexual desire or ability
depression

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur:

signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
easy bruising/bleeding
unusual fatigue
irregular heartbeat

This medication may infrequently cause muscle damage (which can rarely lead to a very serious, possibly fatal, condition called rhabdomyolysis). Stop taking this drug and tell your doctor immediately if you develop:

muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness)
unusual change in the amount of urine

This drug may infrequently cause abdominal problems (e.g., gallstones, gallbladder disease requiring surgery). Stop taking this drug and tell your doctor immediately if you develop:

severe stomach/abdominal pain
persistent nausea/vomiting
yellowing eyes or skin
dark urine
unusual tiredness

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.