Cholesterol Management Plan

Taking control of your cholesterol problem requires commitment. And that means working closely with your doctor to find a treatment plan that's right for you—and sticking with it.

A cholesterol management plan involves a combination of approaches that work together to improve cholesterol levels. Your doctor may recommend a plan for you to:

Eat a healthy diet made up of low-fat, high-fiber foods
Get regular exercise (with your doctor's approval)
Manage your weight
Take cholesterol medication as prescribed by your doctor

Eat a Healthy Diet

Diets with too much saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol are the main cause for high blood cholesterol levels. Instead, choose a heart-healthy diet rich in:

Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains
High-fiber foods
Poultry (with the skin removed)
Lean meats and fish
Fat-free or low-fat dairy products

Get Regular Exercise

Not being physically active contributes to being overweight and can raise bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and lower good cholesterol (HDL). Exercising regularly can help you:

Manage your weight, which lowers bad cholesterol
Raise good cholesterol and lower triglycerides

Even mild activities, such as walking, household chores, and dancing, can help if done regularly. Before starting any type of exercise, work with your doctor to develop a plan appropriate for your fitness level and other health conditions.

Manage Your Weight

Being overweight tends to affect the three main parts of cholesterol. Excess weight:

Raises bad cholesterol and fatty triglycerides
Lowers good cholesterol
Contributes to other serious health problems, including diabetes and high blood pressure

Losing extra pounds may help lower your bad cholesterol and fatty triglycerides and raise your good cholesterol.

Take Cholesterol Medication

Your cholesterol management plan may include cholesterol medication, if diet, exercise, and weight management aren't doing enough to improve your cholesterol levels.

TRILIPIX is the first and only fibrate cholesterol medication that is FDA-approved to be used with a statin cholesterol medication to help improve all three cholesterol numbers (good cholesterol, bad cholesterol, and triglycerides).
TRILIPIX is used along with diet to lower triglycerides and increase good cholesterol (HDL) in people who are at high risk of heart disease and are taking a statin medicine to control their bad cholesterol (LDL).
TRILIPIX has not been shown to prevent heart attacks or stroke more than a statin alone.

Safety Considerations

TRILIPIX should not be taken by people with liver, gallbladder, or severe kidney disease or by nursing mothers. People should tell their healthcare providers about all the medicines they take. Blood tests are needed before and during treatment with TRILIPIX to check for liver problems. A healthcare provider should be contacted if serious side effects such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness develop. The risk of these side effects may be higher when TRILIPIX is used with a statin. Other serious side effects may include abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.

Please click here for Important Safety Information about TRILIPIX.

Talk to your doctor about how to manage all three main parts of your cholesterol and ask if TRILIPIX may be right for you.

Learn More

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

Uses and Important Safety Information You Should Know About TRILIPIX

Uses

TRILIPIX^® (fenofibric acid) delayed-release capsules is a prescription medicine used along with diet to lower triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
TRILIPIX is also used along with diet to lower triglycerides and increase HDL cholesterol in people who are at high risk of heart disease and are taking a statin medicine to control their LDL cholesterol.
TRILIPIX has not been shown to prevent heart attacks or stroke more than a statin alone.

Important Safety Information

TRILIPIX should not be taken by people with liver, gallbladder, or severe kidney disease, nursing mothers, or those allergic to any product ingredient.
Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly when occurring with tiredness and fever, may be a sign of a serious side effect 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.
Your healthcare provider should do blood tests before and during treatment with TRILIPIX to check for liver or kidney problems.
You should contact your healthcare provider if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting while taking TRILIPIX. These may be signs of inflammation of the gallbladder or pancreas.
Women who are pregnant should not take statins. If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, talk with your healthcare provider about TRILIPIX.
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.

This is the most important information to know about TRILIPIX. 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.

References:

TRILIPIX [package insert]. North Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories.

032-250150