Tricor (Fenofibrate) and/or alternatives

General Information On Tricor

Tricor is used for lowering bad cholesterol in the blood and raising good cholesterol levels. Its generic name is Fenofibrate, and it belongs to the class of fibrates. You can buy Tricor in the form of oral tablets. This drug acts by increasing the count of the enzyme responsible for breaking down fats in the blood.

Side Effects for Tricor

Patients using Tricor usually complain of joint pain, indigestion, rash, and gas or bloating. These side effects are easily manageable and subside as your body adjusts to the drug. Sometimes, Tricor may also lead to liver problems and gall stones. If you experience persistent nausea or vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or severe pain in the stomach or abdomen, you should immediately stop taking the drug and seek medical help. As it may also lead to muscle problems in patients, you should also watch out for its symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness or tenderness, and change in the amount of urine you produce. Some serious but rare side effects of Tricor include unusual tiredness, easy bleeding or bruising, chest pain, signs of infection like fever or sore throat or pain, and redness or swelling on legs or arms.

Allergic reactions to the drug can be identified by difficulty in breathing, swollen face, tongue, throat or lips, hives and rashes. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Precautions

In addition to taking Tricor, you will also need to maintain a proper diet, which should be low in fat and cholesterol. You will also need to make some changes in your lifestyle, such as exercising, losing weight, not smoking, and limiting alcohol intake. Before you buy Tricor, you should tell your doctor if you are suffering from gall bladder disease, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, or hypothyroidism. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this drug, as it is not yet known whether it is safe under these conditions or not.

Tricor Dosage

Initially, you will be given Tricor 48 to 145mg every day. Dosage adjustments can be made at an interval of 4 to 8 weeks. If you have moderately impaired renal functionality, you will be given an initial dose of 48mg per day. The tablets need to be swallowed whole with water and can be taken with or without meals.

Interactions

Some of the drugs that may interact with Tricor include blood thinners such as warfarin, other medicines for reducing cholesterol such as simyastatin, cerivastatin and lovastatin, and cyclosporine. You should also tell your doctor about all the drugs you are taking at present. These include prescription and non-prescription drugs, health supplements and herbal products too. Based on such information, your doctor will be able to decide whether this is the right medicine for you or not.

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