Dulcea has type 2 diabetes and a high triglyceride level. She has gemfibrozil prescribed to treat her hypertriglyceridemia. A history of which of the following might contraindicate the use of this drug?

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Gemfibrozil can increase the risk of gallstones or gallbladder disease, so if Dulcea has a history of gallbladder disease, it may contraindicate the use of this drug. Reactive airway disease/asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, or allergy to aspirin are not known contraindications for gemfibrozil.

Dulcea Has Type 2 Diabetes and a High Triglyceride Level