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Common Uses:
Common uses for Tricor include decreasing cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with high triglycerides. TriCor functions by reducing different kinds of cholesterol and increasing the breakdown and removal of triglycerides so that their number in the body is decreased. Tricor is administered along with lifestyle changes such as limited alcohol use, weight loss, exercise, and a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats.
Off Label Uses:
Currently, there are no known off-label uses for Tricor.
Side Effects:
Some of the common side effects of Tricor include the following:
Chest congestion or difficulty breathing
Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
Back pain
Headache
Runny nose
Diarrhea or constipation
Nausea
Body weakness
Flu-like symptoms
Tricor could also be responsible for increasing liver enzymes.
Other known side effects of Tricor include:
Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (especially if you have a fever or feel ill)
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
Fever
Passing brown or dark-colored urine
Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes
Feeling more tired that usual
Itching
Unexplained bleeding
Bleeding that seems to take longer to stop
Unexplained rash.
Some uncommon but occasionally occuring side effects of TriCor include:
Chest pain
Serious allergic reactions
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Infections
Increased sun sensitivity
A decrease in certain cells involved with the immune system
Peripheral edema (swelling of the hands and/or feet)
Joint pain (see Tricor and Joint Pain)
Muscle pain
Migraines
Dizziness
Insomnia
Depression (see Tricor and Depression)
A decrease in sexual desire (libido)
Increased appetite
Diabetes
Anemia
Weight gain (see Tricor and Weight Gain)
Anxiety
Dry mouth
Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
Skin rash or irritation
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Prior to commencing TriCor it is advisable to inform and/or consult your physician if you have the following conditions:
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Gallbladder disease or gallstones
Cardiac conditions
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Liver disease or liver failure
Thyroid gland problems
An allergy to Tricor or any other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives.
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Drink alcohol frequently
Are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding.
It is also advisable to consult or seek advise from ones' physician if one is taking prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Drug Interactions:
Tricor or fenofibrate could interact with various other medications. Some of the Tricor drug interactions include:
Warfarin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), including:
o Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
o Fluvastatin (Lescol)
o Lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev, Advicor)
o Pravastatin (Pravachol)
o Simvastatin (Zocor, Vytorin)
o Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune)
Bile acid sequestrants (resins), including:
o Cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, LoCholest)
o Colestipol (Colestid)
o Colesevelam (WelChol).
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Took this drug about 12 yrs ago. At first, it was great, lowered lipids and I was euphoric. It was like an amphetamine without losing sleep. Then I had stomach pains and started defecating what could pass as fresh asphalt. Black and very abrasive. This caused rectal bleeding so I stopped taking it despite the pleas of my doctor. Turns out, all I had to do was limit my consumption of carbs, especially sugar and grains. Doctor never mentioned this. Guess there was no money in it for him. I'm not seeing that doctor any more.
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Took this drug about 12 yrs ago. At first, it was great, lowered lipids and I was euphoric. It was like an amphetamine without losing sleep. Then I had stomach pains and started defecating what could pass as fresh asphalt. Black and very abrasive. This caused rectal bleeding so I stopped taking it despite the pleas of my doctor. Turns out, all I had to do was limit my consumption of carbs, especially sugar and grains. Doctor never mentioned this. Guess there was no money in it for him. I'm not seeing that doctor any more.
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