Gemfibrozil

Gemfibrozil is a cholesterol-regulating medication used to lower the levels of triglycerides in people with pancreatitis. It helps reduce very high blood cholesterol levels in people who have not responded to diet and exercise. This medicine can also be used to decrease very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) and increase high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol ("good" cholesterol). It is prescribed to prevent coronary heart disease as well. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.