Comparing Fenofibrate vs Niacin SR
Fenofibrate | Niacin SR |
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Fenofibrate | Niacin SR (niacin) |
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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 |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for High Cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Niacin Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV - Elevated VLDL, Pellagra, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type V - Elevated Chylomicrons VLDL. Niacin SR... View more |
Related suggestions High Cholesterol
Hyperlipoproteinemia
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV, Elevated VLDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type V, Elevated Chylomicrons VLDL
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More about Fenofibrate | More about Niacin SR (niacin) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Fenofibrate has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 68 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Niacin SR has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: fenofibrate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Niacin SR side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, TriCor, Triglide | Other niacin brands include: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Endur-acin, HDL Benefit, Heliocare Advanced, Niacor, Niaspan, NiaVasc, Slo-Niacin View more | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
20 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 | |||||||||
A total of 143 drugs are known to interact with fenofibrate:
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A total of 106 drugs are known to interact with Niacin SR:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 31, 1993 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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** 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.
Further information
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