Triglycerides (trigs) are part of your
total cholesterol.
Critical information you must know
when triglycerides are high:
You may be treating LDL (bad) cholesterol.
But you could still have high triglycerides,
a type of fat in the blood.
When triglycerides are high,
it can impact your total
cholesterol level.
The good news is that reducing high triglycerides can help improve your cholesterol. And TRILIPIX can help lower triglycerides.
TRILIPIX is a prescription medication used along with diet to lower triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol in people at high risk of heart disease who have abnormal cholesterol levels and are taking a statin medicine to manage LDL (bad) cholesterol. TRILIPIX has not been shown to lower your risk of having heart problems or a stroke.
How TRILIPIX HELPSTRILIPIX Safety Information
- TRILIPIX should not be taken by people with liver, gallbladder, or severe kidney disease, or by nursing mothers.
- TRILIPIX may cause serious side effects, such as:
- —Muscle problems with symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or
weakness. The risk for these side effects may be higher when TRILIPIX is used with a statin. - —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.
- Blood tests are needed to check for liver problems and may be needed to check for kidney problems.
At your next appointment, ask your doctor
about your triglycerides. If they’re too high,
TRILIPIX may help.
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If you’re eligible, you’ll receive special savings on your TRILIPIX prescriptions.
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Uses and Important Safety Information You Should Know About TRILIPIX (fenofibric acid)1
Uses for TRILIPIX® (fenofibric acid) delayed-release capsules
- TRILIPIX should only be used when other measures, such as diet and exercise, have not been enough.
- TRILIPIX is a prescription medication used along with diet to lower triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol in people at high risk of heart disease who have abnormal cholesterol levels and are taking a statin medicine to manage LDL (bad) cholesterol.
- TRILIPIX is also used along with diet to lower severely high triglycerides. Improving blood sugar control in certain people with diabetes may prevent the need for cholesterol drug therapy.
- TRILIPIX is also used to lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, and increase HDL cholesterol in people with abnormal cholesterol levels.
- TRILIPIX has not been shown to lower your risk of having heart problems or a stroke.
Important Safety Information for TRILIPIX
- TRILIPIX should not be taken by people with liver, gallbladder, or severe kidney disease, nursing mothers, or those allergic to any product ingredient.
- TRILIPIX can cause muscle problems. Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness may be a sign of a serious muscle problem and should be reported to your healthcare provider right away. Rarely, muscle-related problems can cause kidney damage and can be fatal. The risk of these side effects may be higher when TRILIPIX is used with a statin.
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take.
- Some people require blood tests to check for kidney problems while taking TRILIPIX.
- TRILIPIX can cause liver problems. Blood tests are needed before and during treatment with TRILIPIX to check for liver problems.
- TRILIPIX may cause inflammation (swelling) of the gallbladder or pancreas. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.
- TRILIPIX may cause allergic-type reactions, blood clots, and possible changes in some blood test values.
- If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, talk with your healthcare provider about TRILIPIX. It is not known if TRILIPIX will harm your unborn baby.
- The most common side effects with TRILIPIX include headache, heartburn, nausea, muscle aches, and increases in muscle or liver enzymes that are measured by blood tests.
For more information, talk with your healthcare provider.
Please see the Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information for TRILIPIX and discuss them with your doctor.
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. TRILIPIX [package insert]. North Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories.
032-588604