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Does Gemfibrozil Cause Dementia?

I have been slated to take Gemifibrozil for my triglycerides. My cholesterol is 230.I I don t like statins for it causes me to cough...sometimes severely. Gemifibrozil is for severe cholesterol and triglyceride elevation and it s used for patience who have pancreatitis. I don t have this ailment. Also, I m extremely concerned about the long-term effect of this drug. I have read that it causes dementia. Any truth to this?
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Gemfibrozil belongs to a group called fibrates. It is used to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raise high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) levels. Most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, mild stomach pain, headache, back pain and muscle pain. It may increase the risk of gallstone formation.
You can take gemfibrozil to reduce your triglyceride level. Up to know gemfibrozil has not been found or reported to cause dementia.


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Malik Amonov MD
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Does Gemfibrozil Cause Dementia?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Gemfibrozil belongs to a group called fibrates. It is used to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raise high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) levels. Most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, mild stomach pain, headache, back pain and muscle pain. It may increase the risk of gallstone formation. You can take gemfibrozil to reduce your triglyceride level. Up to know gemfibrozil has not been found or reported to cause dementia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you, Malik Amonov MD