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Medicines gemfibrozilQuestion & answer

gemfibrozil · Medicine question

Is gemfibrozil a statin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Gemfibrozil is a fibrate and acts differently from statins, although both can alter blood-lipid levels.

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