Gemfibrozil

Common brands: Lopid, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Ecotrin, Bayer Low Dose

Top reporter: Parke-Davis Div Of Pfizer Inc

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15,024
Total Reports
2,617
Serious Reports
1,218
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.11%)

Patient Demographics

Male
8,045
Female
6,249

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Gemfibrozil.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 NAUSEA 885
5.7%
2 FATIGUE 825
5.3%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 769
5.0%
4 DIARRHOEA 729
4.7%
5 PAIN 693
4.5%
6 DIZZINESS 617
4.0%
7 RHABDOMYOLYSIS 605
3.9%
8 DYSPNOEA 599
3.9%
9 ASTHENIA 595
3.8%
10 HEADACHE 562
3.6%
11 RENAL FAILURE 559
3.6%
12 VOMITING 511
3.3%
13 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 484
3.1%
14 DRUG INTERACTION 467
3.0%
15 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 456
2.9%
16 FALL 453
2.9%
17 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 441
2.8%
18 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 436
2.8%
19 ARTHRALGIA 433
2.8%
20 WEIGHT DECREASED 428
2.8%
21 ANXIETY 425
2.7%
22 MYALGIA 420
2.7%
23 MALAISE 415
2.7%
24 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 415
2.7%
25 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 411
2.7%
26 PNEUMONIA 397
2.6%
27 DEATH 374
2.4%
28 RENAL FAILURE ACUTE 371
2.4%
29 RASH 367
2.4%
30 DEPRESSION 354
2.3%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.