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Fenofibrate 40 mg/ 120 mg User Reviews
Fenofibrate 40 mg/ 120 mg User Reviews
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Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Fenofibrate 40 mg/ 120 mg sorted by most helpful. 
Related Drug Monograph: Fenofibrate 40 mg/ 120 mg
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Comment from: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)
This has lowered my cholesterol, however, side effects not worth it, bad constipation and abdominal pain. Published: April 06, 2009 ::
Comment from: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)
I'm constantly tired, constipated, have a headache most of the time, joints ache, Published: June 21, 2009 ::
Comment from: roy boy, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)
not working at this time Published: December 17, 2008 ::
Comment from: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)
Not sure, I take it at bed time with all my other meds? I realize now it has to be taken with a meal, which one not sure?? Published: July 18, 2008 ::
Comment from: MrKleen, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)
The fenofibrate combined with Crestor has brought both my cholesterol levels to near perfect. Triglycerides improved and after the first 6 months side effects were minimal. I did have leg cramps and they still occur occasionally but it has been worth the sacrifice. Published: June 21, 2009 ::
Comment from: Eileen6219, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)
Taking Zocor as well and the combination was lethal. I was getting severe leg cramps. Constipation was also a problem. Probably would have been fine without the zocor, but results were minimal in the 3 mths I was taking it. Cheerios have done just as much help with no side effects. :) Published: May 13, 2009 ::
Comment from: SincereMix, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)
Taking this drug makes my legs hurt when I walk. I have found that all of the cholesterol drugs that have been perscribed for me give me the same reaction. Published: May 07, 2009 ::
Comment from: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)
my doctor put me on 134 mg micronized cap 1 , I'm going to find out why so high of mg.After looking on here I see most having small doses. I feel fine . I'm not over weight but my trigs were 354---now 100 . Published: July 27, 2009 ::
Comment from: EOD, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)
Have had declining kidney function since taking this drug over the past 4 months. Having kidney ultrasound tomorrow. I am really angry to find that this drug can cause kidney problems - and it has not worked very well to solve cholesterol problem. My Dr. is changing the medication. Published: July 22, 2009 ::
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after the first 3 months on this medication, my good cholesterol has increased from 17 to 41 (above 40 is target), my bad cholesterol decreased from 206 to 140, and my triglycerides decreased from 473 to 160. I have experienced no side effects at this point. Published: February 24, 2008 ::