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. Fenofibrate tablets... View more |
Prescribed for Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb - Elevated LDL VLDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV - Elevated VLDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa - Elevated... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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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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Brand Names |
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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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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 131 drugs are known to interact with fenofibrate:
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A total of 131 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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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.