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Comparing Fenofibrate vs TriCor

Fenofibrate

TriCor

fenofibrate

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... more

Prescribed for Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa - Elevated LDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb - Elevated LDL VLDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type V - Elevated... more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.3
41 Reviews

For Hypertriglyceridemia First month had some heavy side effects. Nausea being the worst, stomach pain, back pain, right shoulder pain (still there) most have subsided after second Month. Had triglycerides over 4000. Now at around 300 because of the medicine. Life saving for me. Though if you miss a dose or eat the wrong thing, you know it.. plus no alcohol ever again..sad but I can be alive to see my son grow up.. small price to pay to live

7
Greg

For Hypertriglyceridemia My triglycerides were above 1000 and my Dr told me I was risking pancreatitis, which could be fatal unless I lowered them. I grudgingly started taking fenofibrate daily about 15 years ago and it lowers my triglycerides to 200 or less. It works.

9
2chuck
5.9
15 Reviews

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..

8
Greggl

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.

9
Anonymous

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 each
Dosage 145 mg
Per Unit* $3.02
Cost* $90.68
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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 145 mg
Per Unit* $7.11
Cost* $213.37
View all TriCor prices
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Antara, Fenoglide, Lipidil EZ, Lipidil Micro, Lipidil Supra, Lipofen, Lofibra, TriCor, and Triglide Other fenofibrate brands include: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipidil EZ, Lipidil Micro, Lipidil Supra, Lipofen, Lofibra, and Triglide

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

20 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 92 drugs are known to interact with fenofibrate:

  • 23 major drug interactions (51 brand and generic names)
  • 69 moderate drug interactions (222 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 92 drugs are known to interact with TriCor:

  • 23 major drug interactions (51 brand and generic names)
  • 69 moderate drug interactions (222 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 31, 1993

September 04, 2001

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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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.

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