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Fenofibrate

Brand names: Tricor, Trilipix, Fenoglide, Lipofen

Fenofibrate lowers high triglycerides and can raise HDL ("good") cholesterol.

Brand namesTricor, Trilipix, Fenoglide, Lipofen
Type of medicineFibrate (triglyceride medicine)
Prescription?Prescription
ImportantThis page is general information, not a prescription. Don't start, stop, or change a medicine without talking to your provider or pharmacist.

Overview

It's mainly used for very high triglycerides, which can cause pancreatitis.

What it's used for

  • Very high triglycerides
  • High cholesterol along with diet

How to take it

  • Some forms must be taken with food; follow your label.
  • Keep following a low-fat diet and limit alcohol.

Your dose depends on your health and other medicines. Always follow your prescription label, and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.

Side effects

Common side effects

  • Upset stomach
  • Back pain
  • Headache
  • Abnormal liver tests
Call your provider todayUnexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
Call your provider todayUpper right belly pain, fever, or yellow skin (gallstones or liver)
Call 911Severe belly pain spreading to the back (pancreatitis)

Warnings

  • Not for people with severe kidney or liver disease or gallbladder disease.
  • Your provider will check kidney and liver tests.

Other medicines, foods, and alcohol

  • Statins together raise the risk of muscle problems.
  • It raises the effect of warfarin.
  • Bile acid binders block absorption; separate by several hours.

Tell your provider and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin, and supplement you take.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Talk with your provider.

Missed doses, overdose, and storage

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. Then skip the missed dose. Don't take two doses at once.

If someone takes too much

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or get help online at poison.org. Call 911 if the person collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be woken.

Storing it

Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture (not in the bathroom), and out of reach of children and pets.

Conditions it's used for

Sources

Last updated 2026-11-13.