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Medicines gemfibrozilQuestion & answer

gemfibrozil · Medicine question

When should gemfibrozil be taken in relation to meals?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Lopid (gemfibrozil) should be taken 30 minutes before a meal because food slightly alters its bioavailability.

Sources for this answer

Lopid 600 mg film-coated tabletPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 11Document updated 26 July 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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