Lipidil Supra (fenofibrate) and Alcohol / Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Lipidil Supra (fenofibrate):
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Severe Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
fibric acid derivatives - HDL cholesterol
There have been reports of severe decreases in HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) levels (as low as 2 mg/dL) occurring in diabetic and non-diabetic patients initiated on fibric acid derivatives therapy. The decrease has been reported to occur within 2 weeks to years after initiation of therapy. It is recommended that HDL-C levels be checked within the first few months after initiation therapy and if a severely depressed HDL-C level is detected, therapy with these agents should be withdrawn. Monitor HDL-C level until it has returned to baseline, and therapy with these agents should not be re-initiated in these patients.
Lipidil Supra (fenofibrate) drug Interactions
There are 90 drug interactions with Lipidil Supra (fenofibrate)
Lipidil Supra (fenofibrate) disease Interactions
There are 7 disease interactions with Lipidil Supra (fenofibrate) which include:
- Biliary Cirrhosis
- Cholelithiasis
- Hdl Cholesterol
- Liver Disease
- Renal Dysfunction
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Hematological Changes
Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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