Combine Tricor and Niacin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Tricor

and Niacin

Combine Tricor with Niacin. To make a decision about taking Tricor and Niacin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Tricor and Niacin have 74 combined Side Effects total
30 are Life Threatening
20 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Tricor

Tricor is also known by the generic name Fenofibrate Micronized

Tricor is also known by the generic name Fenofibrate Nanocrystallized

USES:
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may also decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis).

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, drinking less alcohol, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Uses of Niacin

USES:
Niacin is used in addition to a proper diet and exercise to help control levels of fats in the blood. It can help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by other treatment (e.g., diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, stopping smoking, weight loss if overweight, and controlling blood sugar if diabetic). It may be used with or without other medications.

Lowering "bad" cholesterol/triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Lowering fats may also help reduce the risk of pancreas problems (pancreatitis) in people at risk. Niacin is also known as vitamin B-3 (nicotinic acid), one of the B-complex vitamins.

Tricor and Niacin Combined Have 30 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot Formation in Veins - Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Breathing Changes - Respiration Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Eczema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Gallbladder - Cholecystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Tricor combined

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Tricor and Niacin Combined have 20 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Dry Eye is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

Worsening of Peptic Ulcer - Exacerbation of Peptic Ulcer is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor and Niacin combined

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Tricor and Niacin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Tricor and Niacin.

Tricor has 18 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tricor.

Tricor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Tricor.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Tricor.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Rare Progressive Liver Disease - Primary Biliary Cirrhosis is a contraindication of Tricor.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Tricor.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Tricor.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Tricor.

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Tricor.

Biliary Calculus - Gallstones is a contraindication of Tricor.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Tricor.

Myopathy - Muscle Disease is a contraindication of Tricor.

Myositis - Muscle Inflammation is a contraindication of Tricor.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Tricor.

Contraindication Warnings

Agranulocytosis - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Tricor.

Anemia is a contraindication of Tricor.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Tricor.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Tricor.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Tricor.

Thromboembolic Disorder - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot is a contraindication of Tricor.

Niacin has 15 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Niacin.

Niacin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Arterial Hemorrhage - Bleeding from an Artery is a contraindication of Niacin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Niacin.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Niacin.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Niacin.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Niacin.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Niacin.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Niacin.

Unstable Angina Pectoris - Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain is a contraindication of Niacin.

Contraindication Warnings

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Niacin.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Niacin.

Gout is a contraindication of Niacin.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Niacin.

Hypophosphatemia - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood is a contraindication of Niacin.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Niacin.

Severe Thrombocytopenia - Severely Decreased Platelets is a contraindication of Niacin.

Tricor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Niacin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.