Fenofibrate and Weakness: What Users Say

• Jua...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2020

For Hypertriglyceridemia "I took fenofibrate continuously for 40 days. I never had triglycerides so low in my life (150 mg). Due to multiple side effects (sore throat, sinusitis, muscle aches, and tiredness), I decided to stop it. Now 2 weeks later, I felt well and all side effects went away. I decided to restart the medication, this time 3 times per week (145 mg). 10 days later, I am back with leg and back pain as well as a sensation of general weakness as if I had a viral illness. Today I decided to stop it and call my physician."

• 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."

• Sno...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

For Hypertriglyceridemia "This is my second round with fenofibrate. Each time, I developed muscle pain and weakness to the point it inhibited my exercise. My creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels are elevated. Fortunately, my PCP listens to me. I convinced her that my exercise can be more beneficial than this drug for me. I feel like I’ve been in a brawl. I found it difficult just to get out of bed. I was only back on it for less than a month."

• Wic...
• May 4, 2021

For Hyperlipoproteinemia "Well, after blood work revealed extremely high cholesterol, I've been taking fenofibrate 54 mg for a month now, and I'm a diabetic with an overly enlarged heart and in renal kidney failure. After reading this, anyone experiencing my serious health issues SHOULD NOT BE TAKING THIS STUFF. It could be fatal, not to mention the side effects I'm dealing with: loss of appetite, nausea bad, severe muscle and joint cramps, pain, weakness, always dizzy, lightheaded, the most irritating itching rash like you can't believe. I feel like things are crawling all over me. I literally have scars from scratching myself raw. Ugh, screw this, I'm stopping immediately, high cholesterol or not. I can't take the shoulder pain and the dang rash, itching. Why this type of medication is being used with these types of severe side effects completely baffles me."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2023

For Hypertriglyceridemia "I took fenofibrate for about 35 days. I noticed my feet swelling and had trouble walking due to pain in my knees after 3 weeks of taking it. During the last week of taking it, I had swelling in my elbow to the point of not being able to raise my arm above chest level. My doctor did NOT mention any side effects, nor did the pharmacist. I notified my doctor’s office that I had stopped taking it, no return phone calls. A week later, my wife called, and the nurse said I should be in the hospital because I couldn’t walk more than 20 feet with the help of crutches. It’s been about 3 months, and I have noticed the swelling, along with pain in my feet, ankles, and knees, seems to cycle every week or so. Use of this drug should include a list of side effects and precautions. I am changing to a new doctor."

• 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."