Does Gemfibrozil Interact With Pioglitazone?
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g., gemfibrozil) increase pioglitazone concentrations.
Severity: Minor
Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Gemfibrozil (Fibrate) and Pioglitazone (Thiazolidinedione) is classified as a minor interaction.
What to Do
This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.
From the FDA Label
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g., gemfibrozil) increase pioglitazone concentrations.
Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 0331400c-b163-4856-bfb0-965470247cb3).
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Other Gemfibrozil Interactions
- Gemfibrozil + Simvastatin(contraindicated)
- Gemfibrozil + Atorvastatin(major)
- Gemfibrozil + Lovastatin(major)
- Gemfibrozil + Pravastatin(major)
- Gemfibrozil + Rosuvastatin(major)
- Gemfibrozil + Colchicine(moderate)
- Gemfibrozil + Ezetimibe(moderate)
- Gemfibrozil + Glyburide(moderate)
- Gemfibrozil + Olmesartan(moderate)
- Gemfibrozil + Rifampin(moderate)
- Gemfibrozil + Valsartan(moderate)
- Gemfibrozil + Warfarin(moderate)
- Gemfibrozil + Fenofibrate(minor)
- Gemfibrozil + Montelukast(minor)