Fenofibrate (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:

• Chills
• Fever
• Hives
• Itching
• Muscle aches and pains
• Nausea or vomiting
• Skin rash

• Bloating or pain of the stomach
• Chronic indigestion
• Cough
• Dark urine
• General ill feeling
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle cramps, pain, stiffness, swelling, or weakness
• Shortness of breath or troubled breathing
• Sore throat
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness
• Yellow eyes or skin

• Bloody urine
• Constipation
• Decreased frequency or amount of urine
• Difficulty with moving
• Fast heartbeat
• General tiredness and weakness
• Increased blood pressure
• Increased thirst
• Indigestion
• Light-colored stools
• Lower back or side pain
• Muscle cramps or spasms
• Pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
• Pale skin
• Swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
• Swollen joints
• Troubled breathing
• Upper right abdominal or stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Weight gain
• Yellow eyes or skin

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:

• Chest congestion
• Difficulty with breathing
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Stuffy nose

• Back pain
• Belching
• Decreased sexual drive
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Eye irritation
• Gas
• Headache
• Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
• Lack or loss of strength
• Nausea

• Lack or loss of strength

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.

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