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My doctor has me taking Lopid (gemfibrozil) twice a day. My cholesterol level is only 187, but my HDL cholesterol is low at 25. My LDL cholesterol is"normal" at 98 and my triglycerides are 318. These pills give me stomach cramps and they are expensive. Do I need to take them?

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