LOPID 600 MG TABLET

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Composition FOR Lopid 600mg Tablet

Gemfibrozil(600mg)

food interaction for Lopid Tablet

alcohol interaction for Lopid Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Lopid Tablet

lactation interaction for Lopid Tablet

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LOPID 600 MG TABLET is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with LOPID 600 MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
LOPID 600 MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LOPID 600 MG TABLET is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Lopid 600mg Tablet

Gemfibrozil(600mg)

Lopid tablet uses

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How lopid tablet works

LOPID 600 MG TABLET 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).

Common side effects of lopid tablet

Muscle pain, Indigestion, Fatigue, Headache, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Rash, Atrial fibrillation, Rhabdomyolysis, Muscle damage, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Low blood platelets, Aplastic anemia

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Expert advice FOR Lopid Tablet

  • It should be taken on an empty stomach or half an hour before a meal.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Gemfibrozil, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
  • Do not discontinue Gemfibrozil without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
  • It should be taken on an empty stomach or half an hour before a meal.

Frequently asked questions FOR Lopid 600mg Tablet

Gemfibrozil

Q. Is LOPID 600 MG TABLET a fibrate/ statin/blood thinner/ narcotic/fenofibrate/ beta blocker?
LOPID 600 MG TABLET 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 LOPID 600 MG TABLET safe?
LOPID 600 MG TABLET 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
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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 LOPID 600 MG TABLET cause weight loss/ weight gain/raise blood sugar/ constipation/ hair loss/ diarrhea/ gallstones/ erectile dysfunction?
LOPID 600 MG TABLET 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 19 September, 2025, by Dr. Lalit Kanodia (MBA, MD Pharmacology)