Gemfibrozil, also known as lopid, is a
drug used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels in the
blood. Recently, researchers discovered that using Gemfibrozil in conjunction with
Baycol, another popular cholesterol medicine, may increase the risk of developing
myositis and
rhabdomyolysis, potentially life threatening
muscle and
kidney disorders. Symptoms of both myositis and rhabdomyolysis include, but may not be limited to, muscle pain, weakness, tenderness, fever, dark urine, nausea, and vomiting.
See your doctor if you have experienced serious side effects when taking Gemfibrozil or Baycol. In addition, it may be important to
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See Also
- Cholesterol Drugs: Overview
- Fibromyalgia: Overview
- Kidney Failure
- Myositis: Overview
- Rhabdomyolysis