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Fenofibrate is a cholesterol/lipid lowering agent which is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Cholesterol lowering drug

Brands

Tricor

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Constipation
Muscle spasm
Headache
Nausea
Pain
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Heartburn
Fatigue
Muscle pain
Joint pains
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Runny nose
Loss of strength
Aching muscles
Painful swollen joints

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

High cholesterol
2
1 review
Familial hypercholesterolemia
2
1 review
Hyperlipidemia
Condition

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Fenofibrate Nubrex 300mg is for what?

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What is tricor (fenofibrate) used for?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Fenofibrate?

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A 48-year old asked:

What are the effects of tricor (fenofibrate) ?

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A 43-year old asked:

As i am taking fenofibrate tablet 145 mg od but my trig. is still not in control, can i make it double?

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A 37-year old male asked:

Hi there! I just began a tratement with Lipidil 200 (fenofibrate) and would like to know how long it will take to begin dropping my chol/trig levels.

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A 46-year old asked:

Can tricor (fenofibrate) cause glaucoma?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Is okay to take fenofibrate when I am drunk?

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A 45-year old asked:

What is the side effects of the med tricor (fenofibrate)?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does tricor (fenofibrate) cause dizziness?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can Fenofibrate to lower cholesterol cause fatigue?

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A 49-year old asked:

Should I be taking tricor (fenofibrate) for cholesterol side effects?

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A 51-year old female asked:

Triglycerides are high, others are ok. Had serious bad reaction to Tricor (fenofibrate). Anything natural that can bring trig. #'s down?

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A 42-year old male asked:

My serum cholostrel = 319 , TG =420 . Doctor advised -Fenofibrate-160mg (2 daily) , Astorvastatin-20mg(1 daily) . Is it correct prescribed medicine to?

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A 61-year old male asked:

Have any of you great Dr.'s heard that Protandim (suppl) can lower glucose or even a A1C levels? What's in it. Can I take Nician with Tricor (fenofibrate)?

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A 41-year old female asked:

My 51 yr old husband started taking tricor (fenofibrate) last week to lower triglycerides. Suddenly, ED has become a problem. Could it be a side effect of med?

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A 56-year old male asked:

Can tricor (fenofibrate) be taken with orange juice?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Side effect atorvastatin fenofibrate combination on kidney?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Is there any side effect of atorvastatin with fenofibrate on kidney?

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A 23-year old male asked:

My doctor prescribed fenofibrate hor my high triglycerides, may I use orlistat instead? because I want to lose weight

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A 29-year old asked:

Does the medication tricor (fenofibrate) increase your risk of colon cancer?

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A member asked:

Is it common or even heard of that you can get hives from Tricor, (fenofibrate)Levothyroxine or Fluoxetine ?

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A 31-year old asked:

Does tricor (fenofibrate) cause muscle pain?

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A 64-year old female asked:

For the past 5 days I've been waking up with a headache. After a cup of coffee it goes away! I take losartan, simvastatin & fenofibrate. ?

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A 61-year old male asked:

How does Nician Suuplement affect Glucose level as mine was high, fasting? I do take 200 mg.fenofibrate and 2 HIV meds Combivir/Sustiva. Thanks.

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A 33-year old asked:

Is fenofibrate safe for pregnant or breast feeding women?

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A 51-year old asked:

Senosibrate what are the consequences are taking the drug ?

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A 51-year old asked:

Question: Senosibrate Is this drug at 300mg daily for a 34 year old woman, too strong a dose?

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A 39-year old asked:

What's the difference between fnofibrate and crestor (rosuvastatin)?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is it safe to take tricor with zocor (simvastatin)?

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