What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Fenofibric Acid?
If you have any of the following conditions, you should discuss this with your healthcare provider prior to taking fenofibric acid:
- Gallbladder disease, including gallstones
- Liver disease, liver failure, or a history of liver disease
- Kidney disease or kidney failure
- Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Let your healthcare provider know if you are:
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Fenofibric acid belongs to a class of drugs known as fibric acid derivatives (also known as fibrates). It works by increasing the activity of an enzyme (lipoprotein lipase) that breaks down
triglyceride-rich particles and increases their removal from the body. The medication can also decrease the amount of these particles that are made and released from the liver. Depending on the type of
cholesterol problem you have, fenofibric acid may also:
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