Drug Notes

Fenofibric acid (By mouth)

Fenofibric Acid (fen-oh-FYE-brik AS-id)

Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Brand Name(s):

Fibricor, Trilipix

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Delayed Release Capsule, Tablet

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
• Swallow the pill whole. Do not open, crush, break, or chew it.
• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Some foods and medicines can affect how fenofibric acid works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
  • Blood thinner, including warfarin
  • Colchicine
  • Cyclosporine or tacrolimus
  • Statin medicine
• If you are also using cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol, you must take fenofibric acid at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after you take these medicines.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease or you receive kidney dialysis. Also tell him if you have liver disease, blood clotting problems, diabetes, or thyroid problems.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:
  • Rhabdomyolysis (serious muscle problems, more likely to occur when used with statin medicine)
  • Increased risk of gallstones
  • Pancreatitis
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness
• Unusual bleeding or bruising

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Last Updated: 1/27/2017