Fenofibrate Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
abnormal liver function tests a high alanine transaminase level a high aspartate transaminase level If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a stuffy and runny nose INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot itching hives muscle pain a skin rash If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
altered interest in having sexual intercourse a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy eye irritation throat irritation a common cold constipation increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun backache dizziness flu-like symptoms headache nausea gas burping generalized weakness intense abdominal pain RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
decreased blood platelets very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell a clot in the lung blood clot formation in vein inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction hardening of the liver liver damage liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis gallstones inflammation of the gallbladder acute inflammation of the pancreas acute kidney failure a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis muscle weakness muscle inflammation breathing changes a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice lung tissue problem a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
anemia indigestion joint pain muscle spasm difficulty sleeping cough diarrhea low HDL cholesterol Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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