Drug details

Lipofen (fenofibrate)

type of Fibric Acid Agents

Lipofen (fenofibrate) is a lipid-regulating agent available that helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries). Many people using Lipofen do not have serious side effects.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• runny or stuffy nose,
• constipation,
• back pain,
• mild stomach or abdominal pain,
• respiratory problems, and infrequently,
• gallstones and liver problems.

The following drugs are related to Lipofen, either as a replacement or used together:

• Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium)
• Baycol (cerivastatin (removed from market 8/2001))
• Welchol (colesevelam hcl)
• Colestid (colestipol)
• Zetia (ezetimibe tablets)
• Leqvio (inclisiran injection)
• Mevacor (lovastatin)
• Niaspan (niacin)
• Pravachol (pravastatin sodium)
• Zocor (simvastatin)