Fenofibrate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: TriCor, Triglide, Antara, Lipofen Fenoglide

Fenofibrate has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 69 reviews on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 38% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Fenofibrate

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Sue...
July 27, 2011

For Hypertriglyceridemia "I took fenofibrate for exactly 12 days and then stopped taking it, as it caused severe leg cramping in my thighs and calves that left them sore and aching for the next 2 days."

1 / 10

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gre...
December 24, 2012

Fenofibrate for Hypertriglyceridemia "I can't tolerate statins. I have hypercholesterolemia and high triglycerides. I have taken TriCor with no side effects."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
October 11, 2009

Fenofibrate for Hypertriglyceridemia "TriCor caused me chest pain, fever, rapid heartbeat, impotence, and erectile dysfunction."

2 / 10

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Bir...
September 9, 2009

Fenofibrate for Hypertriglyceridemia "I continued drinking alcohol after my doctor told me not to. I found out the hard way - became extremely tired and started bad sleep habits. I stopped drinking with this medication and now feel great!"

9 / 10

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vic...
November 16, 2009

Fenofibrate for Hyperlipoproteinemia "Diarrhea is a side effect."

6 / 10

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Car...
August 31, 2009

Fenofibrate for Hypertriglyceridemia "1 pill - rash on hands, arms, back, face, and lips, discontinued use."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
July 15, 2009

For Hypertriglyceridemia "Reduced triglycerides from over 500 to less than 100."

9 / 10

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shf...
December 8, 2008

"After taking fenofibrate for 3 months, all of my cholesterol levels are completely normal with no side effects."

10 / 10

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Car...
August 31, 2009

Fenofibrate for Hypertriglyceridemia "Developed a rash on the palms of my hands. Then perpetual chapped lips. Discontinued as recommended by the doctor."

1 / 10

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Jef...
September 9, 2013

Fenofibrate for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL "Good experience, helped with my high level of cholesterol and triglycerides. I used the 145 without side effects."

9 / 10

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c t...
December 21, 2020

"Don't take fenofibrate, it has terrible side effects of joint pain, weight gain, even hard to walk because knee hurts from the joint pain. I never had any of these problems before the medicine."

3 / 10

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New...
November 18, 2011

Fenofibrate for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL "I took TriCor for three years with no side effects. However, my LDL cholesterol level remained > 240. Use a statin when appropriate."

2 / 10

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Kri...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 13, 2019

For Hypertriglyceridemia "Took fenofibrate for two weeks, now suffering with side effects of severe thigh and leg pains, hurts to get down steps. Quit taking this medicine."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
June 25, 2009

For Hyperlipoproteinemia "Lowered triglycerides dramatically."

9 / 10

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Ope...
Taken for 10 years or more
March 17, 2016

For Hypertriglyceridemia "Triglycerides 1,300+; maintained at around 200 for the last 14 years with fenofibrate."

10 / 10

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Thi...
October 9, 2015

For Hypertriglyceridemia "Did wonders for triglycerides. Also lowered LDL. Did not raise HDL."

9 / 10

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hdl...
December 31, 2015

For Hypertriglyceridemia "Took Lipanthyl 145 mg for 3 months, triglycerides went down, HDL went up, but LDL went up. ALT was also detected at 78. Had mild chest pain, not sure if related. Changing to another med."

3 / 10

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Ano...
September 30, 2021

For Hypertriglyceridemia "First 3 weeks were good. I started having gallbladder attacks, which led to pancreatic pain. I also had lower back pain near the buttocks on the spine."

5 / 10

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Nig...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 19, 2021

"Taking this drug increases my calorie burn during and post-exercise. I have not experienced any muscle or joint pain. It does make me feel lethargic."

10 / 10

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