Trilipix
(Fenofibric Acid)
Lowers cholesterol.
Our bottom line
Trilipix is good for lowering triglycerides (fats), but it's not as good as statins for improving cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk.
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- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (fenofibric acid)
Upsides
- Lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL) in people who have trouble doing this through diet and exercise.
- Good medicine for lowering triglycerides.
Downsides
- In clinical studies, Trilipix hasn't lowered cholesterol or the risk of heart attack and stroke better than statins.
- Different forms and strengths of this medication can't be substituted for each other.
Trilipix is a cholesterol-lowering medicine. It removes triglycerides from your body and makes it easier to process "bad" cholesterol (LDL). This also increases "good" cholesterol (HDL).
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (fenofibric acid)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
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Side effect rates for Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid)
Manufacturers don’t say how common these side effects are when taking Trilipix for
- Influenza
- Urinary tract infection
- AST increased
- Blood CPK increased
- Hepatic enzyme increased
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Insomnia
- Cough and pharyngolaryngeal pain
- Hypertension
Risks and Warnings for Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid)
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- › Taking Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid) with statins
People on Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid) while taking statins have reported muscle pain which may lead to muscle and kidney damage. This has been very rare. Talk to your doctor if you develop sudden muscle pain or weakness or fever and you don't know why.
Pharmacist Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this drug for?
This medication treats high cholesterol and lipid levels in the blood.Common concerns from people taking Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Reports of liver damage have been reported in people who take Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid), especially in people with a history of liver disease. Your doctor may monitor your liver with blood tests on a regular basis.