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Fenofibrate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: TriCor, Triglide, Antara, Lipofen Fenoglide

Fenofibrate has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 63 reviews on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 37% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Fenofibrate

  • Anonymous
  • October 11, 2009

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

2 / 10
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  • Birdf...
  • September 9, 2009

TriCor (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!"

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  • vicTO...
  • November 16, 2009

TriCor (fenofibrate) for Hyperlipoproteinemia "Diarrhea is a side effect."

6 / 10
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  • Carol...
  • August 31, 2009

Antara (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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  • Carol...
  • August 31, 2009

TriCor (fenofibrate) for Hypertriglyceridemia "Developed rash on the palms of my hands. Then perpetual chapped lips. Discontinued as recommended by doctor."

1 / 10
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  • shfin...
  • 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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  • Jefrey
  • September 9, 2013

TriCor (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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  • NewYo...
  • November 18, 2011

TriCor (fenofibrate) for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL "I took Tricor for three years with non side effects. However, my LDL cholesterol level remained > 240. Use a statin when appropriate."

2 / 10
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  • Kris
  • 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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  • Opey
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 17, 2016

For Hypertriglyceridemia "Triglycerides 1,300+; Maintained at around 200 for last 14 years with Fenofibrate."

10 / 10
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  • ThisD...
  • October 9, 2015

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

9 / 10
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  • hdldl
  • December 31, 2015

For Hypertriglyceridemia "Took lipanthyl 145mg 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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  • Anon
  • September 30, 2021

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

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  • Night...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 19, 2021

"Taking this drug increases by 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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  • Willie...
  • October 22, 2021

For Hyperlipoproteinemia "This medication with vascepa , brought my triglyceride level from 500 to 150, with congested nose every night as side effect, along with back pain and sensitivity to light, not a bad trade ill say."

9 / 10
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