Question 1

what is tricor (fenofibrate) used for?

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TRICOR (fenofibrate): Tricor (fenofibrate) is used to reduce high cholesterol and triglycerides and to somewhat increase HDL cholesterol.It belong to med group called fibrites.

Question 2

are there generics for tricor (fenofibrate)?

Accepted Answer

There are : Generic  meds  in the same class as tricor--fenofibrate but a generic form of tricor is not available at this time.

Question 3

what are the effects of tricor (fenofibrate) ?

Accepted Answer

TRICOR (fenofibrate): Tricor (fenofibrate) is used to reduce high cholesterol and triglycerides and to somewhat increase HDL cholesterol.It belong to med group called fibrites.

Question 4

please describe the medication: tricor (fenofibrate)?

Accepted Answer

Fenofibrate: Brand name for Fenofibrate which is a cholesterol lowering medication.

Question 5

can tricor (fenofibrate) cause glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The side effects could be any from tricor (fenofibrate) but tthe glaucoma is not  a known side effect.

Question 6

what are the side effects of taking tricor (fenofibrate)?

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Nausea.Constipation: The most common reactions are constipation, headaches, alt, ast elevations, abominal pain, back pain, muscle pain, nusea.They are more serious complications such as hepatitis, pancreatitis, myositis, myopathy, cholelithiasis, rhabdomyolysis and stevens-johnson sydrome.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Liver: Abnormal liver function test, muscle aches, gallbladder stone, pancreatitis, increased kidney function test etc.

Question 8

what is tricor (fenofibrate) for and what is the side effects of it?

Accepted Answer

Fenofibrate: Tricor is a brand of fenofibrate, which is a med for triglycerides (fats in the blood).  It is usually well tolerated, but everyone taking a cholesterol med of any kind should get their liver checked 6 weeks after starting and/or after any dose adjustment.  Fenofibrate can increase liver enzyme tests, but if followed properly by a doctor, should never cause liver damage or permanent problems.

Question 9

is lipitor (atorvastatin) a better drug than tricor ?

Accepted Answer

Lipitor (atorvastatin): In general, i like Lipitor (atorvastatin) better than tricor, as it does more things (as long as your body tolerates it ok).  Lipitor (atorvastatin) reduces bad cholesterol (ldl) and has some effect on trigylcerides (fats).  Tricor primarily reduces triglycerides, but doesn't have as large of an effect on ldl.

Question 10

any liver problems from the medication tricor (fenofibrate)?

Accepted Answer

Not common, but: Tricor is a brand of fenofibrate, which is a med for triglycerides.  It is usually well tolerated, but everyone taking a cholesterol med of any kind (including herbs) should get their liver checked 6 weeks after starting and/or after any dose adjustment.  Fenofibrate can increase liver enzyme tests, but if followed properly by a doctor, should never cause liver damage or permanent problems.

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