Triglyd 300 mg Capsule

Triglyd 300 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 300 mg of gemfibrozil in each capsule. Gemfibrozil belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines, which are used to help reduce high triglycerides and other abnormal blood fats. It is often prescribed along with diet changes when cholesterol and triglyceride levels need better control. Triglyd 300 mg Capsule is not a quick fix for symptoms, but a medicine used to manage blood lipid levels over time.

How it works: Gemfibrozil helps lower triglycerides by reducing the liver’s production of certain fats and by helping the body clear triglyceride-rich particles from the blood. In capsule form, Triglyd 300 mg Capsule delivers this medicine by mouth so it can work throughout the body to improve lipid levels.

Triglyd 300 mg Capsule is a 300 mg capsule strength, so it is a moderate-dose option that may suit patients whose doctor wants a smaller per-capsule amount than higher-dose gemfibrozil products. Because there are no other strengths or forms in this brand listing, this capsule is the specific presentation to use when a prescriber has chosen gemfibrozil 300 mg in capsule form. It is taken as part of a tailored regimen, so the exact number of capsules and timing should be set by the doctor.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Lowering very high blood fat levels
• Adjunct to diet therapy for lipid control

• Swallow Triglyd 300 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually before meals for best absorption unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• Keep taking the capsule even if you feel well, because high triglycerides usually do not cause immediate symptoms.
• Follow the low-fat, low-cholesterol diet plan your doctor recommends while using Triglyd 300 mg Capsule.
• Do not change the dose or stop the medicine on your own, especially if it was prescribed for long-term lipid control.

Each Triglyd 300 mg Capsule provides 300 mg of gemfibrozil. The number of capsules taken per day depends on your lab results, other medicines, and how you tolerate treatment; a doctor decides the exact schedule. The maximum daily dose of gemfibrozil should not exceed 1200 mg per day unless a prescriber gives different instructions for your specific case.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Gemfibrozil may include:

• Stomach upset
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, gallbladder disease, kidney problems, or a history of muscle disorders before using Triglyd 300 mg Capsule.
• Do not use this medicine with statins unless your prescriber specifically says it is safe, because the risk of muscle injury can be serious.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since alcohol can worsen triglycerides and strain the liver.
• This medicine is for triglyceride control and does not treat chest pain or other heart symptoms right away.
• Let your doctor know if you take blood thinners, diabetes medicines, or colchicine, because dose changes or monitoring may be needed.
• If you develop unexplained muscle pain or weakness while taking Triglyd 300 mg Capsule, contact a clinician promptly.
• Use caution when driving or doing tasks if you feel dizzy after taking the capsule.

• Statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin, or rosuvastatin
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Repaglinide or some other diabetes medicines
• Colchicine
• Certain lipid-lowering medicines that increase muscle risk

Store Triglyd 300 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.