Lopid

Generic name:gemfibrozil [ jem-FYE-broe-zil ]
Drug class:Fibric acid derivatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 12, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Lopid?

Lopid helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Lopid is used together with diet to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with pancreatitis.

Lopid is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in certain people with high cholesterol and triglycerides who have not been helped by other treatment methods.

Lopid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not take Lopid if you have severe liver or kidney disease, gallbladder disease, or if you are also taking repaglinide, dasabuvir, or simvastatin.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Lopid if you are allergic to it, if you have:

• severe liver disease;

• severe kidney disease;

• gallbladder disease; or

• if you are also taking repaglinide, dasabuvir, or simvastatin.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• gallstones; or

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