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Question: I was just prescribed gemfibrozil and was looking up the side effects. Should I really expect to these side effect or are they exaggerated, and is there something else I could take?
Brief Answer:
Healthy changes in diet&lifestyle regimen...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
It is true that every drug has its own side effect. The doctor would decide whether the benefits you get from using the drug outcomes the side effects.
So, in case of gemfibrozil, the list of side effects you read is to inform you in order to seek medical attention when notice any of side effects and to think over stopping it.
Gemfibrozil is used to reduce high cholesterol. Apart taking it, you should implement healthy changes in your daily lifestyle and diet regimen. Using of particular herbs (as tea, supplementation, etc.) in treating high cholesterol can also help.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
Healthy changes in diet&lifestyle regimen...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
It is true that every drug has its own side effect. The doctor would decide whether the benefits you get from using the drug outcomes the side effects.
So, in case of gemfibrozil, the list of side effects you read is to inform you in order to seek medical attention when notice any of side effects and to think over stopping it.
Gemfibrozil is used to reduce high cholesterol. Apart taking it, you should implement healthy changes in your daily lifestyle and diet regimen. Using of particular herbs (as tea, supplementation, etc.) in treating high cholesterol can also help.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
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