TriCor® (fenofibrate) Tablets

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy substance manufactured by the liver. It’s a vital component of nerves and cell walls.1 Though cholesterol plays an essential part in digestion and the production of hormones, too much cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) can lead to health-related problems such as heart disease.1,2

Cholesterol is a lipid.1 It is transported through the blood in “carriers” called lipoproteins, which have fat inside and protein outside.2

lipoproteins; what are lipids

How can you tell if you have high cholesterol?

You can have high cholesterol and not realize it, because it has no symptoms. The only way to tell if you have high cholesterol is through a blood test that measures LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol.2 That’s why testing is so important. Everyone over 20 years of age should have their cholesterol tested a minimum of once every 5 years.1

 Learn more about cholesterol testing
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What impacts cholesterol levels?3

A number of factors can influence your cholesterol levels. For example:

Poor diet†

Being overweight/obese

Lack of physical activity

Smoking
cigarettes

Diabetes

†Especially high in saturated and trans fats, as well as high-cholesterol foods (such as full-fat dairy products).

Know your lipids

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol2

  • Also known as “bad” cholesterol
  • It carries cholesterol to tissues, including the arteries
  • The higher the number, the greater the risk

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol2

  • Also known as “good” cholesterol
  • It carries cholesterol from tissues to the liver for disposal
  • The lower the number, the greater the risk

Triglycerides1,2
 

  • Fats, from foods we eat, that are carried in the blood
  • The higher the number, the greater the risk
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USES AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Uses for TriCor® (fenofibrate) Tablets4

  • TriCor should only be used when other measures, such as diet and exercise, have not been enough.
  • TriCor is a prescription medicine used along with diet in adults to lower triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and to increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
  • TriCor is also used along with diet in adults to lower severely high triglycerides. Improving blood sugar control in certain people with diabetes may prevent the need for cholesterol drug therapy.
  • TriCor was not shown to reduce the risk of having heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Important Safety Information for TriCor4

  • TriCor should not be taken by people with liver, gallbladder, or severe kidney disease; nursing mothers; or those allergic to any product ingredient.
  • TriCor has not been shown to lower your risk of having heart problems or a stroke.
  • TriCor can cause serious liver injury, including liver transplantation and death. Tell your doctor if you have signs or symptoms of liver injury including dark urine, abnormal stool, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes), malaise (feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness), abdominal pain, myalgia (muscle pain), weight loss, pruritus (itching), or nausea. Blood tests are needed before and during treatment with TriCor to check for liver problems.
  • TriCor can cause muscle problems. Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness may be a sign of a serious but rare muscle problem and should be reported to your healthcare provider right away. The risk of a serious muscle problem may be higher when TriCor is given with statins. If you take a statin tell your healthcare provider.
  • Some people require blood tests to check for kidney problems while taking TriCor.
  • TriCor may cause inflammation (swelling) of the gallbladder or pancreas. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.
  • Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including all prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
  • TriCor may cause serious allergic-type reactions, blood clots, and possible changes in some blood test values.
  • If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, talk with your healthcare provider about TriCor. It is not known if TriCor will harm your unborn baby.
  • The most common side effects with TriCor include increases in liver or muscle enzymes measured by blood tests and congestion or allergy-like symptoms in the nose.

For more information, talk with your healthcare provider.

References: 1. Cleveland Clinic. Triglycerides & heart health. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17583-triglycerides--heart-health. Accessed June 21, 2021. 2. US Department of Health and Human Services/National Institutes of Health/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLC. NIH publication No 06-5235. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/chol_tlc.pdf. Published December 2005. Accessed June 21, 2021. 3. Mayo Clinic. High cholesterol. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/symptoms-causes/syc-20350800. Accessed June 21, 2021. 4. TriCor [package insert]. North Chicago, IL: AbbVie Inc.

Please see the full Prescribing Information for TriCor and discuss it with your doctor.

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USES AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Uses for TriCor® (fenofibrate) Tablets4

  • TriCor should only be used when other measures, such as diet and exercise, have not been enough.
  • TriCor is a prescription medicine used along with diet in adults to lower triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and to increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
  • TriCor is also used along with diet in adults to lower severely high triglycerides. Improving blood sugar control in certain people with diabetes may prevent the need for cholesterol drug therapy.
  • TriCor was not shown to reduce the risk of having heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes.