Question 1

please describe the medication: tricor (fenofibrate)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Not reported: Tricor (fenofibrate) is for cholestrol, & triglyceride reducing agent, use of  it may cause liver problems ( cirrhosis ), kidney problems, gallbladder problems with upset stomach  etc  but causing colon cancer is not reported.

Question 4

does the medication tricor (fenofibrate) for high triglycerides increase risk of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: There were concerns decades ago about Clofibrate but they came to nothing. I searched the nih database for the past 20 years and found nothing, and it makes no sense biologically. If it did, the research piranhas would have grabbed it up -- it's all about trying to discover and prove something. The fibrates have saved many, many lives and i would not be concerned.

Question 5

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 6

glucose level 130, a1c normal.trigly 576 fasting. take tricor (fenofibrate) 200mg at bed. are my hiv drugs causing high trig? not overweight, exercise eat well. help

Accepted Answer

Yes: Several of the medications used to treat HIV can cause elevation in triglyceride and blood sugar levels. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 7

what is tricor (fenofibrate) used for?

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 8

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 9

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 10

is it okay to drink alcohol while on tricor (fenofibrate)?

Accepted Answer

Beer blocs tricor (fenofibrate): Alcohol cause increased tg, preventing tricor (fenofibrate) from working.
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Please describe the medication: tricor (fenofibrate)?

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Any liver problems from the medication tricor (fenofibrate)?

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

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Does the medication tricor (fenofibrate) for high triglycerides increase risk of colon cancer?

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Is lipitor (atorvastatin) a better drug than tricor ?

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Glucose level 130, a1c normal.trigly 576 fasting. take tricor (fenofibrate) 200mg at bed. are my hiv drugs causing high trig? not overweight, exercise eat well. help

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What is tricor (fenofibrate) used for?

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Are there generics for tricor (fenofibrate)?

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What are the effects of tricor (fenofibrate) ?

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Is it okay to drink alcohol while on tricor (fenofibrate)?

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