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About TriCor
TriCor Can Help Lower High Levels of Fatty Triglycerides
TriCor is a prescription medication in a class of drugs called fibrates, which are effective at targeting fatty triglycerides when used with a healthy diet. TriCor works by breaking down fatty particles in the blood.1
TriCor is a pill you take once a day, with or without food. When used along with a healthy diet—and depending on your specific cholesterol condition—TriCor can help:
- Lower triglycerides
- Increase good cholesterol (HDL)
- Lower bad cholesterol (LDL)
TriCor should only be used when other measures, such as diet and exercise, have not been enough. TriCor is used along with diet in adults to lower triglycerides, total cholesterol, and bad cholesterol (LDL), and increase good cholesterol (HDL). TriCor is also used along with diet in adults to lower severely high triglycerides. Improving blood sugar control in certain people with diabetes may prevent the need for cholesterol drug therapy. TriCor was not shown to reduce the risk of having heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Safety Information
- TriCor should not be taken by people with liver, gallbladder, severe kidney disease, or by nursing mothers.
- TriCor may cause serious muscle problems with symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
- Blood tests are needed to check for liver problems and may be needed to check for kidney problems.
- Other serious side effects may include inflammation (swelling) of the gallbladder or pancreas (with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting), allergic-type reactions, blood clots, or possible changes in some blood test values.
Ask Your Doctor About Treatment With TriCor
If you’re concerned about your cholesterol and triglyceride levels and diet and exercise aren’t doing enough, ask your doctor if TriCor may help improve your levels.
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Please see the full Prescribing Information for TriCor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you cannot afford your medication, contact: www.pparx.org or call the toll-free phone number
1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) for assistance.
Uses and Important Safety Information You Should Know About TriCor®
Uses for TriCor® (fenofibrate) Tablets1
- TriCor should only be used when other measures, such as diet and exercise, have not been enough.
- TriCor is a prescription medicine used along with diet in adults to lower triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
- TriCor is also used along with diet in adults to lower severely high triglycerides. Improving blood sugar control in certain people with diabetes may prevent the need for cholesterol drug therapy.
- TriCor was not shown to reduce the risk of having heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Important Safety Information for TriCor
- TriCor should not be taken by people with liver, gallbladder, or severe kidney disease, nursing mothers, or those allergic to any product ingredient.
- TriCor has not been shown to reduce the risk of having heart problems.
- TriCor can cause muscle problems. Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness may be a sign of a serious but rare muscle problem and should be reported to your healthcare provider right away.
- TriCor can cause liver problems. Blood tests are needed before and during treatment with TriCor to check for liver problems.
- Some people require blood tests to check for kidney problems while taking TriCor.
- TriCor may cause inflammation (swelling) of the gallbladder or pancreas. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including any other cholesterol medications, to determine if the combination of these medicines is right for you.
- TriCor may cause allergic-type reactions, blood clots, and possible changes in some blood test values.
- The most common side effects with TriCor include increases in liver or muscle enzymes measured by blood tests and congestion or allergy-like symptoms in the nose.
For more information, talk with your healthcare provider.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for TriCor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you cannot afford your medication, contact: www.pparx.org or call the toll-free phone number 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) for assistance.
Reference:
1. TriCor [package insert]. North Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories.