Generic Tricor (Fenofibrate) 160Mg & 200Mg

Fenofibrate is a drug that is used to balance cholesterol and fat in the blood. When combined with a good diet, this medicine can reduce bad cholesterol in blood and raise good cholesterol as well. It belongs to the fibrates class of drugs. This medication works by boosting an enzyme that breaks down fat in blood. Fenofibrate is also used to treat pancreatitis. The medicine is however not ideal to use for heart problems such as heart attacks and strokes.  When using this medication, you are advised to change your lifestyle and ensure you exercise regularly. Also, you are urged to stop smoking. 

 

This medicine is taken orally. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor when using this medicine. Take Fenofibrate one hour before taking other medications or six hours after taking other drugs. This medicine is available in many forms. For instance, you can find it in form of tablets and capsules. When using this drug, do not mix other drugs unless your doctor says so. This drug can be taken with or without food. Ask your doctor before starting medication. Take it regularly to get the most of it. The dosage is administered based on your medical condition and response to therapy. 

 

To help you remember, take this medicine the same time every day. Do not increase or reduce the dose as it may increase the risk of side effects. Continue to take this medication even when you feel well. Most of the people who suffer from high blood pressure do not feel sick. Stopping the medicine will not lower your cholesterol levels faster. This drug may take up to two months before you get the full benefit of the drug. 

 

The side effects of using Fenofibrate are: stomach pain, yellowing of the skin and the eyes, loss of appetite, nausea, muscle pain, liver and kidney disease, gallstones, fever, sore throat, unusual tiredness, dark urine, dizziness, rash, itching, chest pain, swelling of the tongue, lips and face and easy bleeding. 

 

Before taking Fenofibrate, tell your doctor if:

• You have allergies

• You are allergic to Fenofibrate

• You have kidney disease

• You have liver disease

• You are pregnant