Warnings


What may interact with Fenofibrate?

This medication may interact with the following:
-Bile acid sequestrants like cholestyramine, colesevelam, and colestipol
-Certain medications for cholesterol like atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin
-Certain medications for diabetes, like glipizide or glyburide
-Certain medications that suppress the body''s immune response like cyclosporine and tacrolimus
-Colchicine
-Ezetimibe
-Supplements like red yeast rice
-Warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Fenofibrate?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Blood clots
-Gallbladder disease
-High blood sugar (diabetes)
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Low thyroid levels
-Take medications that treat or prevent blood clots
-An unusual or allergic reaction to fenofibrate, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Fenofibrate?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medication. Contact your care team right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips, or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
Taking this medication is only part of a total heart healthy program. Ask your care team if there are other changes you can make to improve your overall health.
Your care team may tell you to stop taking this medication if you develop muscle problems. If your muscle problems do not go away after stopping this medication, contact your care team.
This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths.
This medication may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough B12 while you are taking this medication. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your care team.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.