Gemfibrozil and Incisional hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Incisional hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Gemfibrozil (gemfibrozil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Aspirin, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Incisional hernia 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 Incisional hernia?

Incisional hernia (hernia caused by an incompletely-healed surgical wound) is found to be associated with 308 drugs and 387 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Incisional hernia.

On Jul, 12, 2026

17,763 people reported to have side effects when taking Gemfibrozil.
Among them, 18 people (0.1%) have Incisional hernia.

Could Gemfibrozil cause Incisional hernia?

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Incisional hernia when taking Gemfibrozil? *

female: 94.44 %
male: 5.56 %

What is the age of people who have Incisional hernia when taking Gemfibrozil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gemfibrozil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Incisional hernia? *

Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 16 people, 88.89%
Urinary Tract Infection: 16 people, 88.89%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 16 people, 88.89%
Pain In Extremity: 12 people, 66.67%
Depression: 12 people, 66.67%
Pain: 12 people, 66.67%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 11 people, 61.11%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 11 people, 61.11%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 11 people, 61.11%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 11 people, 61.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 61.11%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 5 people, 27.78%
Bone Density Decreased: 5 people, 27.78%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 11.11%
Heart Rate Irregular: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Incisional hernia (387 conditions)

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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