Lopid and Diphen drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lopid (gemfibrozil) and Diphen (diphenhydramine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include dysphagia among females and pneumonia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lopid and Diphen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 56 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lopid?

Lopid has active ingredients of gemfibrozil. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 9,700 Lopid users. Check the latest studies of Lopid.

What is Diphen?

Diphen has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 115,432 Diphen users. Check the latest studies of Diphen.



On Jul, 19, 2026

56 people who take Lopid and Diphen together, and have interactions are studied.

Lopid and Diphen drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Lopid and Diphen, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  2. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  3. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  4. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  5. Dizziness
  6. Fall
  7. Decreased appetite
  8. Influenza
  9. Staphylococcal infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria)
  10. Infusion site pain

male:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Pulmonary mass
  3. Gait disturbance
  4. Injury
  5. Pain
  6. Anxiety
  7. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  8. Depression
  9. Iron deficiency
  10. Pulmonary function test decreased

What are the common drug interactions of Lopid and Diphen, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Depression
  4. Disability
  5. Fear
  6. Injury
  7. Multi-organ failure (multisystem organ failure)
  8. Pain
  9. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  10. Renal injury (kidney injury)

50-59:

  1. Pulmonary mass
  2. Abdominal hernia
  3. Abdominal pain
  4. Acidosis (build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood)
  5. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  6. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  7. Angina pectoris (chest pain due to ischemia of the heart muscle)
  8. Ankle fracture
  9. Aortic valve incompetence
  10. Arteriosclerosis (thickening and hardening of arteries)

60+:

  1. Weight decreased
  2. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  3. Influenza
  4. Infusion site pain
  5. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  6. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  7. Urinary tract infection
  8. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  9. Pneumonia
  10. Gait disturbance

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 13 people, 23.21%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 19.64%
  3. Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 6 people, 10.71%
  4. Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (a progressively worsening condition where muscles in the extremities gradually weaken): 6 people, 10.71%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 8.93%
  6. Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 5 people, 8.93%
  7. Diabetes: 5 people, 8.93%
  8. Hiv Infection: 4 people, 7.14%
  9. Glioblastoma (most common and most aggressive malignant primary brain tumour in humans): 4 people, 7.14%
  10. Fungal Skin Infection: 4 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on gemfibrozil and diphenhydramine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Lopid and Diphen, respectively), and Lopid and Diphen (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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