Check before stopping or starting any of your medicines. Call your doctor as soon as you can if you get any of these side effects. Gemfibrozil will not cure your condition, but taken regularly it will help keep down your cholesterol level. Visit your doctor for regular checks on your progress. Do not stop taking gemfibrozil, except on your doctor's advice.
Gemfibrozil is only part of a total cholesterol-lowering program.
Avoid alcohol and smoking, and keep a proper exercise schedule. If you are going to have surgery tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking gemfibrozil. If you are diabetic, the dose of your antidiabetic medicine may need to be changed. Gemfibrozil can increase your blood sugar levels. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you change the dose of your diabetic medicine.