What is Fenofibrate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: FenofibrateBrand:
Fenofibrate is an antilipemic agent that is used as adjunct to dietary therapy for the treatment of adults with elevations of serum triglyceride levels (types IV and V hyperlipidemia) and adjunct to dietary therapy for the reduction of low density lipoprotein cholesterol.
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How do members experience Fenofibrate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) | 44 | 6 | |
| High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) | 21 | 7 | |
| General health | 14 | 4 | |
| Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia) | 8 | 5 | |
| Support heart health | 7 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Flatulence | 2 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Arthritis pain in shoulder joints | 1 | |
| Elevated creatine kinase (CK) level | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Increased serum creatinine | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 72 |
Member evaluations
BeachMan
evaluated on Jul 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for high triglycerides: None
- Side effects: None
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JoeP3
evaluated on Feb 03, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for high triglycerides: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
GuamGirl
evaluated on May 25, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for high triglycerides: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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