How TRILIPIX Works

Cholesterol Quiz

Which of the following components may be included as part of a cholesterol management plan?

What are triglycerides and HDL (good cholesterol)?

Triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood, are produced in the liver and also come from foods that you eat.¹ High levels of triglycerides are often found in people who:²

Have high total cholesterol levels
Are overweight
Have heart problems or diabetes

Good cholesterol (HDL) is thought to take cholesterol from the tissues to the liver, where it is removed from the body.²

TRILIPIX can help raise good cholesterol (HDL) and lower triglycerides

TRILIPIX helps to improve cholesterol by raising good cholesterol (HDL) and lowering triglycerides.³ TRILIPIX is a prescription medicine 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 prevent heart attacks or stroke more than a statin alone.

Satety Considerations

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.

TRILIPIX should not be taken by people with liver, gallbladder, or severe kidney disease, nursing mothers, or those allergic to any product ingredient.

Please click here for Important Safety Information about TRILIPIX.

Talk to your doctor about adding TRILIPIX as part of a total cholesterol management plan.

Learn More

Be sure to learn more about cholesterol and TRILIPIX in the following sections:

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.

References:

1. Mayo Clinic. Triglycerides: Why do they matter? Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/triglycerides/CL00015. Last update June 21, 2008. Accessed January 25, 2010.
2. American Heart Association. LDL and HDL Cholesterol. What’s Bad and Good? Available at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=180. Last update July 02, 2009. Accessed January 25, 2010.
3. TRILIPIX [package insert]. North Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories.

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