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Generic name: fenofibrate (fen oh FIH brate)

Brand Name: Antara, Lipofen, Lofibra, TriCor, Triglide

Drug class: fenofibrate is a lipid-lowering agent

Item info:

Fenofibrate is a prescription medication that is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels in the body. Fenofibrate helps reduce cholesterol and triclygerides or fatty acids in the blood. Increased risk of developing atherosclerosis or clogged arteries are associated with high levels of these types of fat in the blood.

Fenofibrate is available in extended-release capsules. You can buy Fenofibrate online through online pharmacies or online ordering systems like Euromedonline. If you need a prescription, you can fill out our prescription request form and a US-licensed physician will issue you with one.

Interactions:

If you are taking any of the following medications, inform your physician BEFORE taking Fenofibrate:

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin)
• cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf); or
• other cholesterol-lowering medicines such as lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), or cerivastatin (Baycol).

If you are using any of these medications, your physician may require either a dosage adjustment, special monitoring during treatment, or prohibit you from taking Fenofibrate altogether.

Do not take Fenofibrate without first informing your physician if you are taking other prescription or over-the-counter medicines; including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements.

Contraindications:

Inform your physician BEFORE taking Fenofibrate if you have any of the following medical conditions:

• pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feedin
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• have allergies to medicines or other substances
• if you are taking blood thinners, have gall stones or certain muscle problems (myopathy)

If you have any of these conditions, your physician may require either a dosage adjustment, special monitoring during treatment, or prohibit you from taking Fenofibrate altogether.

Fenofibrate is classified as FDA pregnancy category C, meaning it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby, or whether it can be passed on to nursing infants.

Side effects:

Stop taking fenofibrate and immediately call your physician if you experience any of the following serious side effects:

• severe stomach pain;
• nausea, vomiting;
• unusual weakness;
  
• fever.

Consult with your physician to see if you can continue taking fenofibrate if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• joint pain;
• indigestion;
• bloating or gas;
  
• a rash.

Other side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Inform your physician about any side effects that are particularly persistent or bothersome.

Dosage

Take Fenofibrate only as prescribed by your physician. Frequency and dosage may vary with the type of condition. If you do not understand the directions in taking the medication, or if you would like to learn more about the medication you are taking, ask your physician, nurse or pharmacist to explain them to you. You may also call 1.866.279.1400 for 24/7 customer support.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Fenofibrate should be taken with meals to help your body absorb the medication better.

Fenofibrate is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

Missed dose

Take the missed dosage as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dosage, skip the missed dosage and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medication to make up for the missed dosage

Overdose:

Seek immediate medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medication.

Storage:

Store Fenofibrate at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) and away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Fenofibrate out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Cholesterol Medications

• Crestor
• Lipidil-EZ
• Lipitor
• Pravachol
• Pravastatin
• Simvastatin
• Vytorin
• Zocor