Clofibrate (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare
  • Chest pain
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Shortness of breath
  • Stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare
  • Blood in urine
  • Cough or hoarseness
  • Decrease in urination
  • Fever or chills
  • Lower back or side pain
  • Painful or difficult urination
  • Swelling of feet or lower legs

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
Less common or rare
  • Decreased sexual ability
  • Headache
  • Increased appetite or weight gain (slight)
  • Muscle aches or cramps
  • Sores in mouth and on lips
  • Stomach pain, gas, or heartburn
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Vomiting

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions
DR600441 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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