TRILIPIX Lowered Triglycerides in Clinical Studies
Doctors rely on the results of clinical testing to select medications for their patients. TRILIPIX has been through extensive clinical testing and is an FDA-approved prescription medication that is used along with diet to reduce high 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 their LDL (bad) cholesterol. TRILIPIX has not been shown to lower your risk of having heart problems or a stroke.1
Three 12-week clinical studies were conducted using TRILIPIX. The studies looked at a total of nearly 2,700 patients with multiple cholesterol problems: elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, and low HDL (good) cholesterol.1 In addition to agreeing to follow the American Heart Association diet, the patients took either:
- A low-dose statin alone;
- A moderate-dose statin alone;
- TRILIPIX alone;
- TRILIPIX plus a low-dose statin; or
- TRILIPIX plus a moderate-dose statin.
Safety Information
- 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.
- Some people require blood tests to check for kidney problems while taking TRILIPIX.
- TRILIPIX may cause inflammation (swelling) of the gallbladder or pancreas. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.
Please click here for Important Safety Information about TRILIPIX and discuss it with your doctor.
Please see the Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information for TRILIPIX and discuss them with your doctor.
Uses and Important Safety Information You Should Know About TRILIPIX (fenofibric acid)
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.
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.
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References:
1. TRILIPIX [package insert]. North Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories.
