Compare Tricor vs Lipitor

Compare Tricor

vs Lipitor

Compare Tricor to Lipitor. To make a decision about Tricor vs Lipitor, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Tricor or Lipitor

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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 Lipitor

Lipitor is also known by the generic name Atorvastatin

USES:
Atorvastatin 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 "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

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, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Tricor and Lipitor Have 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Lipitor.

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Tricor Has 15 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Eczema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot Formation in Veins - Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Breathing Changes - Respiration Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Gallbladder - Cholecystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

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Lipitor Has 40 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Tricor

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Gums - Gingival Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Large Intestine - Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Contact Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Cystic Disease of the Breast - Fibrocystic Breast Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Eye Hemorrhage - Ocular Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood coming from Anus - Rectal Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Epididymitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Stiff Neck - Neck Stiffness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor.

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Tricor and Lipitor Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Tricor Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Lipitor

Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor but not Lipitor. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Tricor and Lipitor.

Lipitor Has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Lipitor

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lipitor but not Tricor.

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lipitor but not Tricor.

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lipitor but not Tricor.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lipitor but not Tricor.

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Tricor and Lipitor Treat 6 Conditions in Common

Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level - Mixed Hyperlipidemia is treated by both Tricor and Lipitor.

Heterozygous High Cholesterol - Heterozygous Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Tricor and Lipitor.

High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood - Hypertriglyceridemia is treated by both Tricor and Lipitor.

High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Tricor and Lipitor.

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.

Lipitor has 13 Condition Contraindications

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

Lipitor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

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

Hepatic Failure - Liver Failure is a contraindication of Lipitor.

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

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Relative Contraindications

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

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Lipitor.

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

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Lipitor.

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.

Lipitor - 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.

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.