Ans) Bile acid sequestrants may keep other cholesterol medicine from getting into body.
- Fenofibrate or gemfibrozil may not work as well, or may not work at all.
- Let your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) know that you are taking these medicines together. Taking the fenofibrate 1 hour before or 4-6 hours after the bile acid sequestrant may prevent this interaction.
- Taking the gemfibrozil 2 hours before or after the bile acid sequestrant may prevent this interaction. Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it.
- Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
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