Fenofibrate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: TriCor, Triglide, Antara, Fenoglide Lipofen

Fenofibrate has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 65 reviews on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 36% 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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LeeNo...
June 28, 2011

Lipofen (fenofibrate) for Hypertriglyceridemia "My trigs were through the roof! 345! Now they are 102. My doctor said getting triglycerides under control was more important than LDL for me, but now LDL is back in range. Lipofen is very good!"

10 / 10

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vicTO...
November 16, 2009

TriCor (fenofibrate) for Hyperlipoproteinemia "Diarrhea 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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55 Report

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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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56 Report

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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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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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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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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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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Anonymous
June 25, 2009

For Hyperlipoproteinemia "Lowered triglycerides dramatically."

9 / 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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YESUD...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 4, 2014

For Hypertriglyceridemia "Great"

10 / 10

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Dayan...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 19, 2018

For Hypertriglyceridemia "It's working"

10 / 10

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10 Report

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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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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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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