Gemfibrozil and Herpes zoster - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Herpes zoster is reported as a side effect among people who take Gemfibrozil (gemfibrozil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Metformin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Herpes zoster when taking Gemfibrozil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,763 people who have side effects when taking Gemfibrozil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gemfibrozil?

Gemfibrozil has active ingredients of gemfibrozil. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 18,213 Gemfibrozil users. Check the latest studies of Gemfibrozil.

What is Herpes zoster?

Herpes zoster is found to be associated with 1,824 drugs and 2,167 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes zoster.

On Jul, 16, 2026

17,763 people reported to have side effects when taking Gemfibrozil.
Among them, 67 people (0.38%) have Herpes zoster.

Among these 67 people:

How long have people been on Gemfibrozil when they have Herpes zoster? *

What is the gender of people who have Herpes zoster when taking Gemfibrozil? *

female: 77.59 %
male: 22.41 %

What is the age of people who have Herpes zoster when taking Gemfibrozil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gemfibrozil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Herpes zoster? *

High Blood Pressure: 28 people, 41.79%
Pain In Extremity: 21 people, 31.34%
Back Pain: 20 people, 29.85%
Pain: 19 people, 28.36%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 16 people, 23.88%
Stress And Anxiety: 16 people, 23.88%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 22.39%
Fever: 15 people, 22.39%
Weight Loss: 14 people, 20.90%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 14 people, 20.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 20 people, 29.85%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 13 people, 19.40%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 12 people, 17.91%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 16.42%
Back Pain: 11 people, 16.42%
Mononeuropathy (a type of damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord): 6 people, 8.96%
Post Herpetic Neuralgia (neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus): 6 people, 8.96%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 6 people, 8.96%
Nerve Injury: 6 people, 8.96%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 7.46%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on gemfibrozil (the active ingredients of Gemfibrozil) and Gemfibrozil (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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