After a physical in December, my triglycerides were in the 470 range, which is over 3 times the "borderline" amount that is acceptable. My dad had high triglycerides (among other issues, which I hope I can avoid, physical = wake up call) and eventually had 2 strokes. I had my blood tested 6 weeks to the day later, and my triglycerides were at 157. Obviously there were diet and excercise changes...
Well, this is my first drug I have been put on . I doubt I will be on it long since at the time they did the blood test that put me on this, they have been testing me for liver damage too. No side effects that I can see, but I about had a heart attack when I bought it at Walgreens, $80 for 30 pills.
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JohnnyC | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/29/2010
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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My trigs went from 357 down to 120 in 3 months! I haven't had any side effects either. I've tried Tricor & Advicor & my body became innume to them, so far my body like Lipofen, I highly recommend it.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/19/2010
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Since tsking this drug, I have trouble with my bowels, severe pain in lower stomach area. I tried taking it every other day, and on the days I took it I suffered with the same symptons.
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cat62 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/18/2010
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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I was put on lipofen for my high triglycerides. We never got to testing my blood to see how it worked because I had to stop the medication. I was having breathing problems and in general felt like I was very ill! The symtoms got worse when I ran out of CoQ10 and that's when I decided to stop. Also had muscle pain.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/30/2010
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/15/2010
Condition: High Cholesterol
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had a terrible experience, my lower back on each side hurt terribly, nausea, felt sick, only on this for 2 days, have tried a lot of medicines for cholesterol,body very sensitive
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jkcmartello | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/2/2010
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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I am a healthy 38 year old woman. I had bloodwork done in January 2010 and my triglycerides were at a scary level of 920! After being on Lipofen 150mg for 8 weeks, my level is now at 152!!! This drug is AMAZING and I never had any problems with side effects. I would recommend this drug to anyone that wants to dramatically reduce their triglycerides and/or cholesterol.
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Suzanne | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/12/2010
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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I am 36 and have been fighting with my triglycerides on a rollercoaster from 120 up to 450 since 2002. In October of 2009 I started on Lipofen and so far it has worked great. I miss not being able to go to the tanning beds, as it suggests the medicine makes your skin more sensitive to the sun.
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ccpits | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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I can not take the capsule whole yet I'm not supposed to tskr s chipped one or desolve it. I don't know if I am causing my self problems by breaking it open.
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alfredo | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/23/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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after takeing lipofen 150 mg.for 18 days I had a pain in my lower back,down to my leg....I stop medication,and after 9 days today,the pain is goin away,only disconfort in my left bottom.
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4/13/2009
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
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My 3 month blood test results are in (I was previously on Pravastatin) and the before/after results are amazing: Trigs 166/95; HDL 53/61; LDL 92/67 Chol Total 178/147 - with NO side effects! No more statin drugs for me... I'm sticking with Lipofen.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/21/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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After a physical in December, my triglycerides were in the 470 range, which is over 3 times the "borderline" amount that is acceptable. My dad had high triglycerides (among other issues, which I hope I can avoid, physical = wake up call) and eventually had 2 strokes. I had my blood tested 6 weeks to the day later, and my triglycerides were at 157. Obviously there were diet and excercise changes as well, but nothing over the top (more fruits and veggies, gym twice a week, so not that impressive). I feel like this drug has given me a new lease on life, and now that the numbers are in check and stabilizing, I hope to be able to work hard with a better diet and more excercise to eventually be off the medication. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2009
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
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Felt terrible on Pravastatin (i.e., Pravachol). Just started Lipofen and I feel like a new person. Blood tests not until April. I'll report back on the results at that time.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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This medicationis great!! I have found that Lipofen is actually much cheaper than the other medications. I got a coupon with my samples and it was the same price as the generics!
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TiredWings | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/9/2007
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Well, this is my first drug I have been put on . I doubt I will be on it long since at the time they did the blood test that put me on this, they have been testing me for liver damage too. No side effects that I can see, but I about had a heart attack when I bought it at Walgreens, $80 for 30 pills.
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