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What Are The Side Effects Of Gemfibrozil?

I have been taking gemfibrozil for years and, I am obese and, my potassium level es very low. Is there another alternative to gemfibrozil? I do exercise daily and is extremely difficult for me to shade pounds. Is this perhaps ralated to the intake of Gemfibrozil? Thanks
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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Low pottasium and weight gain are not the side effects of Gemfibrozil.
Indigestion, abdominal pain, wind,Headache, Diarrhoea/Constipation;
Feeling tired, vertigo     or Skin rash are the common side effects.

Important: if you develop any muscle aches or pains, particularly in your legs, you should tell your doctor as this could be a severe side effect.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Gemfibrozil?

Low pottasium and weight gain are not the side effects of Gemfibrozil. Indigestion, abdominal pain, wind,Headache, Diarrhoea/Constipation; Feeling tired, vertigo or Skin rash are the common side effects. Important: if you develop any muscle aches or pains, particularly in your legs, you should tell your doctor as this could be a severe side effect.