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fibrates?     Fibrates also have been used alone to prevent
heart attacks especially in patients with elevated blood
triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol levels. In one large
study, gemfibrozil decreased the risk of heart attacks but did
not affect the overall survival of persons with high cholesterol
levels.  What are the side effects of fibrates?  The side
effects of fibrates include nausea, stomach upset, and sometimes
diarrhea. Fibrates can irritate (inflame) the liver. The liver
irritation usually is mild and reversible, but it occasionally
can be severe enough to require stopping the drug.  Fibrates can
cause gallstones when used for several years.  Fibrates can
increase the effectiveness of blood thinners, such as warfarin
(Coumadin), when both medications are used together. Thus, the
dose of warfarin should be adjusted to avoid o