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

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drug Class

Cholesterol lowering drug

Brands

Lipanthyl • Lofibra capsules • Lofibra tablets

Generic Drug

Fenofibrate

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

High cholesterol
Condition
Hyperlipidemia
Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Condition

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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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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: tricor (fenofibrate)?

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Can tricor (fenofibrate) cause glaucoma?

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

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

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A 36-year old asked:

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

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A 71-year old asked:

Is Lipitor (atorvastatin) a better drug than tricor ?

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A 43-year old asked:

Any liver problems from the medication tricor (fenofibrate)?

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A 48-year old asked:

How effective is Fenofibrate (Tricor) for treating atherosclerosis?

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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 38-year old asked:

What is better lopid (gemfibrozil) or tricor?

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A 32-year old asked:

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

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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 46-year old asked:

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

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A 56-year old male asked:

Can tricor (fenofibrate) be taken with orange juice?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Can long-term use of tricor (fenofibrate) cause cirrhosis of the liver?

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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 61-year old male asked:

Is tranzadone better than remeron (mirtazapine) to reduce my trigl level of 413? I am on tricor 200mg.

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A 31-year old asked:

Does tricor (fenofibrate) cause muscle pain?

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A 30-year old asked:

Are there generics for tricor and hyzaar (losartan and hydrocholorthiazide)?

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A 37-year old asked:

Do you know if there are generics for tricor and hyzaar (losartan and hydrocholorthiazide)?

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A male asked:

Can I take red yeast rice 600 mg daily along with sertraline 350 mg and Tricor (fenofibrate) 48 mg?

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A 61-year old male asked:

Im on mirtazapine 30mg bed for 15yrs. It has caused trigly to go out of whack and i take tricor (fenofibrate) 200mg. Can i wean off remeron slowly?

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A 34-year old asked:

Does the medication tricor (fenofibrate) for high triglycerides increase 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 44-year old asked:

After ecg, i was prescribed metoprolol xl, crestor, (rosuvastatin) & tricor with no clarification on ecg. Any advice?

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A 60-year old male asked:

Preop blood work showed glucose at 111 fasting. Pcp is doing more bld.Work in 2 weeks. Never had this probelm. Take tricor (fenofibrate) for trigly. They were 258.

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A female asked:

How much will my triglycerides drop if I quit drinking? Been socially over drinking for years. I am on tricor (fenofibrate) now. Will drinking once counter act all?

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