Compare Tricor vs Trilipix

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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 Trilipix

Trilipix is also known by the generic name Fenofibric Acid (Choline)

USES:
Fenofibric acid 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. In general, this drug is prescribed after non-drug treatments have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol (such as diet change, increase in exercise, weight loss if overweight). Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks.

Tricor and Trilipix Have 21 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

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

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

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

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

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

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

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

Critical Seriousness - Eczema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot Formation in Veins - Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

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

Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

Critical Seriousness - Breathing Changes - Respiration Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Gallbladder - Cholecystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

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

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix.

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Tricor Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Trilipix

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Trilipix Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Tricor

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Tricor and Trilipix Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Tricor and Trilipix. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Tricor and Trilipix.

Tricor Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Trilipix

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Trilipix Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Trilipix

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Tricor and Trilipix Treat 11 Conditions in Common

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

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

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

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

Low HDL Cholesterol - High Density Lipoid Deficiency is treated by both Tricor and Trilipix.

High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is treated by both Tricor and Trilipix.

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.

Trilipix has 18 Condition Contraindications

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

Trilipix Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

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

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

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

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

Relative Contraindications

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

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

Biliary Calculus - Gallstones is a contraindication of Trilipix.

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

Myopathy - Muscle Disease is a contraindication of Trilipix.

Myositis - Muscle Inflammation is a contraindication of Trilipix.

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

Contraindication Warnings

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

Anemia is a contraindication of Trilipix.

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

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

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

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

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.

Trilipix - 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. 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.