It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits
This may help prevent the development of pancreatitis (inflammation or swelling of the pancreas) caused by high levels of triglycerides in the blood
Abdominal (stomach area) pain is a potential fenofibrate side effect
The more common side effects that can occur with use of fenofibrate include: headache; back pain; nausea; indigestion; stuffy or
runny or stuffy nose
cough decreased frequency or amount of urine difficulty in moving fast heartbeat increased blood pressure increased thirst indigestion joint pain or
Fenofibrate (also known as fenofibric acid) is used as an add-on medication to diet to treat high triglycerides and high cholesterol
Key takeaways: Fenofibrate (Tricor) is an older cholesterol medication
Research suggests "post-infectious cough," referring to symptoms lasting between three and eight weeks, impacts up to a quarter of adults after an initial
swelling, warmth, or redness in an arm or leg
stuffy or runny nose
Exercising at least 150 minutes per week
Frequency not reported: Uric acid increased, blood glucose increased, hyponatremia
Fenofibrate includes a warning about avoiding statin medications because of the risk of muscle damage, and
Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above
Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects
generalized slowing of mental and physical activity
joint pain
Fenofibrate can help lower “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raise “good” cholesterol (HDL)
muscle aches, cramps, spasms, or stiffness
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
tightness in the chest
It works by increasing the Some side effects of fenofibrate may occur that usually do not need medical attention
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
dizziness and gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects