Fenofibrate and Headaches: What Users Say

• SJC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2017

For Hyperlipoproteinemia "I took fenofibrate for four months and thought this is finally a drug I could take with no side effects. However, the fourth month, I had such leg pain I could hardly walk. My thighs and calves felt like I had blood clots. My husband suggested it might be the fenofibrate, so I stopped taking it immediately. The third day, I could walk again with no pain. I then realized other side effects were a runny nose, headaches, and other muscle pain. I saw my doctor today after stopping the medication three weeks ago and told him how much better I felt. He was not happy I quit the medication and suggested the side effects are all in my mind. Needless to say, I'm looking for a new doctor."

• Ale...
• December 26, 2019

For Hypertriglyceridemia "On it for a couple of weeks, 250 pounds, 6.5 height, 43 years old. Maybe it works for some to lower triglycerides. For me, terrible. Also taking Bustolik to lower blood pressure. Started at 145 mg, cut dose to half (because of how sick it was making me feel), all standard side effects, pain in muscles and joints, general weakness, disorientation, negative mood. Caused a possible brain aneurysm, behind eye pain and head pain, sensitivity to light, nausea from headaches, stiff left side of neck, pressure in specific left parts of the brain, left hand and shoulder numbness more so than the right. All pain eventually goes to the brain. If the brain-related issues are related to this med, hard to say how much damage it has exactly done to me so far. Can’t exercise while on it since any increase in blood pressure results in pressure and headaches in the brain. Truly like taking poison that gradually destroys your health. Stopped taking it today, changing diet to reduce triglycerides."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2017

For Hypertriglyceridemia "My triglycerides were a whopping 758, so my Dr. decided to put me on 145 mg of fenofibrate daily. I've only been on the medication for 3 days now, and I'm experiencing extreme fatigue, pains in chest and back, and headache. I'm trying to stick with it, hoping the symptoms go away after a few weeks, but not sure how much longer I can continue this way."

• TCa...
• April 4, 2019

For Hyperlipoproteinemia "I was on 45 mg, and it wasn't doing the trick, so my doctor upped me to the 145 mg pills. A few days later, I started having chest pains, difficulty breathing, headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, and a racing heartbeat. Two trips to the ER within 3 days for heart attack symptoms (all tests were normal both times). I stopped taking this yesterday and already feel much better. I have a follow-up appointment soon, and we'll have to find another drug for cholesterol because this one doesn't agree with me."

• Blu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2017

For Hypertriglyceridemia "Extreme sickness while taking over 2 months. I had no idea it was making me sick. I am diabetic and was also on metoprolol. Shortness of breath, chest pains, extreme nausea, diarrhea, back burning, joint pain, leg pain and twitching, organ pain, high WBC count, hypoglycemia, insomnia, and worst of all, headaches. I just found out it was this after they almost sent me for a bone marrow biopsy. I was sure I was having a reaction. I stopped for 3 days, so far, no problems anymore. Now just worried about the damage it caused."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2018

"My triglyceride was high, so my doctor put me on this medicine, 145 mg fenofibrate. I have been taking it for 28 days now. I noticed I am very tired and weak, as well as pains in my feet, shoulders, headache, and chest. I was on Simvastatin before, which never bothered me. I am going to stop this medicine and contact my doctor."

• btm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2018

For Hyperlipoproteinemia "I have been taking this med for approx. 3 months after trying statins, which I was unable to tolerate. My total cholesterol dropped to almost normal, and my HDL, LDL, and triglycerides were all down to acceptable levels. This has worked fantastically with almost no side effects. The only effect that may be from this med (and could be from one of my other meds) is occasional headaches."