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Medicines ciprofibrateQuestion & answer

ciprofibrate · Medicine question

Why is ciprofibrate contraindicated with other fibrates?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Ciprofibrate is contraindicated with other fibrates because combined use may increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria.

Sources for this answer

Ciprofibrate 100mg TabletsZentiva · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 10Document updated 9 April 2021

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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