TRICOR (MICRONIZED) Reviews (FENOFIBRATE)

Average Rating: 1.9 (325 Ratings)

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TRICOR (MICRONIZED)  (FENOFIBRATE):  Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.   FDA Approval Date: 1999-06-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR TRICOR (MICRONICOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE		DATE ADDED
 
 4  High Triglycerides None M 58 3 years
 7/1/2002
 4  Familial Hypercholesterolemia None Really like this medicine so far. Not as many side effects as the statins. F 22 3 months
 7/9/2002
 5  high triglyceride level none F 37 2 years
 2/27/2004
 3  Lower cholestrol & triglycerides Muscle pain in legs. Increase in existing knee joint pain. Seem to have difficulty in concentrating Within days after going off of Tricor, muscle pain went away. Knee joint pain decreased to level prior to taking Tricor.. F 60 4 months
 4/26/2004
 3  High Triglycerides Taking Tricor. Weird dreams, slurring speech, problem sleeping, forgetfulness, grouchiness. It began after I was changed from 67MG a day to 134MG a day.I am going to stop for a week or two and see what happens It did wonders for cholesteral. Even at the 67MG dose. The triglycerides were still slightly high causing him to double the dose. M 46 9 months
 6/17/2004
 2  high triglycerides vertigo Don't know if it was effective in treating triglycerides because had to stop taking it due to vertigo problems M 53 5 weeks
 7/2/2004
 1  To lower cholesterol I have body aches, feel tired, sore throat, joint pain in hands especially. I had bad results with Zocor and Lipitor as well. I do not believe I can take drugs of these types. I would watch every new ailment that popped up when taking these. F 50 14 days
 8/7/2004
 1  to lower extream painful cramps in the upper inner leg area.I stopped taking the drug. F 59 3 days
 8/18/2004
 3  HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES MUSCLE PAINS AND FATIGUE M 50 30 days
 8/21/2004
 5  high triglycerides None. My triglycerides went down from 250+ to 109 (combined with good diet but moderate exercise) M 30 1 years
 9/2/2004
 1  hypertriglyceridemia Severe joint and muscle pain in the legs. Worsening of knee pain. M 43 6 days
 9/11/2004
 5  high tryglycerides and high cholest slurred speech also taking gemfibrozil My tryglycerides went from 1140 to 74 in less than five weeks I also exercised an average of 40 minutes per day and completely changed my diet no sodas no red meat and 1800 calories a day I hope this note will help others. Doctor cut dosage from 160 to 80 today M 37 5 weeks
 9/13/2004
 4  high LDL runny nose M 60 5 months
 9/30/2004
 1  Cholesterol Flatulence, lethargy, nausea, light-headedness, lack of sexual desire and function and a general feeling of disorientation and overall malady. I just don't feel to be myself any longer. It's as if I'm a different person. I am taking it in combination with a statin, Ceclor. M 56 2 weeks
 10/2/2004
 1  high trigliceride; high cholesterol vertigo; excruciating headaches; weakness; muscle and joint pain; nausea will stop the medication - get more exercise, watch diet instead. this is not good M 48 4 weeks
 10/8/2004
 2  Elevated triglycerides M 41 6 months
 10/10/2004
 1  tricor serious joint pain. I resently started back playing soccer, and the joint pain is unbearable. I have definitely put it down to the drug, if I don't take it the pain goes away. I am going to my doctor to complain. I have had hip pain, knee pain and ankle pain. My triglicorides were 350 after the drug they were 97 so it worked, but the pain is to much anymore. M 32 2 days
 10/10/2004
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 3   M 41
10/13/2004
 5  High triglycerides none Triglycerides were above 500, but after taking tricor, now around 150. No side effects at all. M 38 1 years
 11/5/2004
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11/14/2004
  

TRICOR (MICRONIZED)  (FENOFIBRATE):  Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.   FDA Approval Date: 1999-06-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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