These medicines have been shown to prevent heart attacks. They will work best only if you are on a low-fat diet. The usual dose for Clofibrate is 1000 mg twice a day. It is used only when Gemfibrozil cannot be used by the patient.
Treatment is usually long-term.
When your blood fats reach a healthy level, you will still need to take your medication. If you stop taking it, your blood fats will rise again. Side effects are very uncommon . These effects are minor and usually disappear over time. However, discuss these symptoms with your doctor if they continue more than one week.