Comparing Atorvastatin / Ezetimibe vs Fenofibrate
| Atorvastatin / ezetimibe | Fenofibrate |
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| Atorvastatin / ezetimibe | Fenofibrate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for High Cholesterol. Atorvastatin / ezetimibe may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Fenofibrate is effective at reducing triglyceride levels and increasing HDL cholesterol levels; however, it is less effective than statins at reducing LDL cholesterol levels. Fenofibrate tablets... View more |
Related suggestions High Cholesterol
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| More about Fenofibrate | |||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Fenofibrate has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 70 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Fenofibrate side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Lypqozet | Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, TriCor, Triglide | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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22 hours |
20 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 412 drugs are known to interact with Atorvastatin / ezetimibe:
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A total of 146 drugs are known to interact with Fenofibrate:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
December 31, 1993 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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