Fenofibrate
Also sold as: Lipanthyl, Tricor
Prescription neededCholesterol medicines
Comes as:TabletCapsule
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose depends on the product: for example 145 mg, 160 mg or 200 mg once a day with food. Lower dose in kidney disease.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- stomach pain
- nausea
- diarrhoea
- gas
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- severe muscle pain or weakness
- severe upper belly pain (gallstones or pancreatitis)
- yellow eyes or skin
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Severe liver or kidney disease
- Gallbladder disease
- Pancreatitis
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Serious1 medicineDo not take these together unless your doctor says so.
- Warfarin
Fenofibrate raises the effect of warfarin; the warfarin dose may need lowering and INR checks.
Moderate3 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Atorvastatin
Together they raise the risk of muscle problems; report muscle pain.
- Rosuvastatin
Together they raise the risk of muscle problems; report muscle pain.
- Simvastatin
Together they raise the risk of muscle problems; report muscle pain.