Gemfibrozil Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • indigestion
  • intense abdominal pain

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • appendicitis

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • constipation
  • a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema
  • pain in the arms or legs
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • low energy
  • taste impairment
  • a skin rash
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a decrease in bone marrow production
  • anemia
  • decreased blood platelets
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy
  • atrial fibrillation
  • vocal cord swelling
  • gallstones
  • disease of the gallbladder
  • a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels
  • skin rash with sloughing
  • a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
  • muscle inflammation
  • high amount of bilirubin in the blood
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a high alanine transaminase level
  • a high aspartate transaminase level
  • increased alkaline phosphatase

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • altered interest in having sexual intercourse
  • depression
  • blurred vision
  • the inability to have an erection
  • skin inflammation
  • itching
  • joint pain
  • muscle weakness
  • muscle pain
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • numbness
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • inflammation of the lining of a joint
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