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Reviewer: 45-54 Male (Patient)
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I had high triglyceride (over 600) and very high risk levels of both LDL and C-reactive Protein. After 90 days on Gemfibrozil, all blood levels are now listed as "Optimal." The only side effect I can possibly attribute to the drug is some lethargy, and some sleeplessness, however I can't be certain that the drug was the cause. I'm willing to be that anyone who had stomach issues didn't
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Reviewer: vinny, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more
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I have taken this med for over twenty years and dropped my triglycerides from 2400 to around 380,dr's are pleased with that number.Few side effects gallstones I am thinking and headaches but can't take statins.All around a safe drug.
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Reviewer: mapper, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Triglycerides dropped from 600 to 76 after three months. Cholesterol levels overall are still a little high. Good cholesterol did increase to acceptable levels. Only side effects have been increased urination and increased gas.
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Reviewer: rcp4961, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Had to stop taking the drug after 8 days, intense pain in my back, knee and shoulder joints, as well as insominia.
Just felt lousy the whole time on it
They should give this drug to terrorists and make them stay on it !
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I took the drug for 3 wks. and the whole 3 wks. I didn't have a bowel movement. I also gained like 15 pounds and stomach felt very bloated and hurt. I stopped taking it and my bowels got back to normal and my stomach went down and quit hurting. I also so far have lost 3 pounds since quitting. It also made me feel like a zombie. No way could I drive and take it and was suppose to take it twice dail
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