Lipizyl
Lipizyl Products are primarily used for
High cholesterol, High triglycerides
About Lipizyl Products
Uses of Lipizyl Products
Gemfibrozil is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.
Lipizyl Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lipizyl are Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Rash, Dyspepsia.
How Lipizyl Products work
Gemfibrozil is a lipid lowering medication. It works by lowering the levels of triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Patient Concerns about Lipizyl Products
Frequently asked questions about Lipizyl Products
Frequently asked questions about Gemfibrozil
Q. Is Lipizyl 300mg Capsule a fibrate/ statin/blood thinner/ narcotic/fenofibrate/ beta blocker?
Lipizyl 300mg Capsule is a fibrate and not a statin/ blood thinner/ narcotic/ fenofibrate/ beta blocker. Patients should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use
Q. Is Lipizyl 300mg Capsule safe?
Lipizyl 300mg Capsule is safe at the prescribed dose and duration as advised by the doctor
Q. Is gemfibrozil the same as fenofibrate?
Gemfibrozil and fenofibrate belong to the same category of medicines called fibrates and are used for lowering the level of triglycerides (type of fat) in the blood
Q. Can you take gemfibrozil with simvastatin/Lipitor/niacin?
Patients are advised not to take gemfibrozil with simvastatin/Lipitor (atorvastatin). Gemfibrozil along with niacin can be used in patients with very high fat
Q. Does Lipizyl 300mg Capsule cause weight loss/ weight gain/raise blood sugar/ constipation/ hair loss/ diarrhea/ gallstones/ erectile dysfunction?
Lipizyl 300mg Capsule causing diarrhea, constipation is common. Other side effects such as weight loss/ weight gain/ raise blood sugar/ hair loss/gallstones/ erectile dysfunction are very rare or uncommon. However, consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.