Comparing Fenofibrate vs TriCor
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Fenofibrate is effective at reducing triglyceride levels and increasing HDL cholesterol levels; however, it is less effective than statins at reducing LDL cholesterol levels. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescribed for Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa - Elevated LDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb - Elevated LDL VLDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV - Elevated... View more |
Choose a suggestion below Hypertriglyceridemia
Hyperlipoproteinemia
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb, Elevated LDL VLDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV, Elevated VLDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type V, Elevated Chylomicrons VLDL
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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5.8
For Hypertriglyceridemia: just started this medication fenofibrate Triglycerides was 491 WITHOUT FASTING test. S/E very sleepy, shoulder pain, I suffer from panic disorder so not sure if the chest pain is from that or the medicine. |
5.5
For Hypertriglyceridemia: This drug has helped me in a month go from 432 on my triglycerides to 339. Had slight side effects (minor nausea and constipation), how ever the slight side effects don't nearly come close to the health benefits I'm relieving.. has also lower my blood sugar 50-75 points on average. I went from possibly going into the ICU to be in no immediate danger in a month or less time.. For Hypertriglyceridemia: After being diagnosed with high triglycerides, I took Tricor for approximately 10 years. It controlled my triglycerides to just within the normal limit. After my insurance would no longer pay for Tricor, and I switched to the generic fenofibrate, my triglycerides and liver enzymes went back up. |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: increased serum aspartate aminotransferase, and increased serum alanine aminotransferase. See the full fenofibrate side effects document. |
Common side effects include: increased serum aspartate aminotransferase, and increased serum alanine aminotransferase. See the full TriCor side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all fenofibrate prices |
View all TriCor prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, TriCor, Triglide | Other fenofibrate brands include: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Triglide | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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20 hours |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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 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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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 77 drugs are known to interact with fenofibrate:
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A total of 77 drugs are known to interact with TriCor:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 31, 1993 |
September 04, 2001 |
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WADA ClassView 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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Hypertriglyceridemia: I'm always starting and stopping fenofibrate because I start to get side effects that I can't manage. I only took it two times this period and I had such bad body aches and fatigue that I almost didn't make it through work. Right now I feel like I'm recovering but still sore. The longest I ever was on it was for a week and instead of body aches I had extreme sensitivity to the sun (which is a side effect). My body felt like it was sunburned but wasn't. I keep trying but I can't tolerate it. I know it is an effective drug for bringing down high triglycerides but I can't function on it.