Gemfibrozil and blood creatine phosphokinase increased Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #4636190-5
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 13, 2005. Male patient, 41 years of age, weighting 223.0 lb, was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dizziness , hypotension, renal failure acute. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, OLANZAPINE, BENZTROPINE MESYLATE, MODAFINIL, ATENOLOL, ENALAPRIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, AMLODIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #4646173-7
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Apr 22, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 163.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypertriglyceridaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, haematuria, musculoskeletal pain. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600 MG BID ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #5167678-9
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypertriglyceridaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, pain in extremity. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600MG BY MOUTH TWICE DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #4639130-8
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Apr 15, 2005. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertriglyceridaemia, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatinine increased, blood urine present, fall , urinary tract infection . Gemfibrozil dosage: 600 MG, PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN, AMITRIPTYLINE, DOCUSATE, FELODIPINE, TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, LISINOPRIL, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #5737943-2
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 12, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood triglycerides increased, hepatic enzyme increased, muscular weakness, myalgia, renal failure acute. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #5456736-7
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chromaturia, muscular weakness. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #5481297-6
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 145.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, aplastic anaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, haemorrhage, headache , hepatic enzyme increased, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, pyrexia. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #4595691-9
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 23, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, muscle contractions involuntary. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600 MG BID. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #6132748-5
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 24, 2009. Male patient, 40 years of age, weighting 202.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, muscle spasms. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN. Patient recovered.


Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #4948669-7
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Feb 27, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, intervertebral disc displacement, liver disorder, muscular weakness, myalgia, myopathy, spinal column stenosis. Gemfibrozil dosage: 450 MG (450 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SELIPRAN, ASPIRIN, CITALOPRAM, DIOVAN HCT, ATENOLOL, NEXIUM. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #4819617-5
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 01, 2005. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 246.9 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain , epigastric discomfort, myalgia. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, ATENOLOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #5793181-9
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2008. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides increased, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Gemfibrozil dosage: 600 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #4873913-4
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2005. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides, ill-defined disorder and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bladder cancer , blood creatine phosphokinase increased, burning sensation, haematuria, pollakiuria, prostate examination abnormal, protein urine. Gemfibrozil dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, PLAVIX, LISINOPRIL, ACTOS. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #4839561-7
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 218.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myositis . Gemfibrozil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #4971371-2
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 27, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Gemfibrozil dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Gemfibrozil Side Effects Report #5688350-2
Gemfibrozil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 28, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with Gemfibrozil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dysstasia, hepatic enzyme increased, muscular weakness, myalgia. Gemfibrozil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.