Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Fenofibrate as follows: A lot of nonprescription and prescription medications can influence the metabolism and consequently, the activity of Fenofibrate in the body. This can contribute significantly to risk for toxic side-effects of Fenofibrate, such as, hepatic damage and muscle breakdown. So, be sure to mention your physician and pharmacist regarding your history with Fenofibrate and check with them regarding safety, in the event [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Fenofibrate as follows: Avoid drinking alcohol with Fenofibrate. Alcohol, by itself, carries the risk of elevating the bad cholesterol and triglycerides, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of Fenofibrate intake. In addition, alcohol with Fenofibrate can increase the risk for hepatitis and damage to the liver function. Discuss with your doctor, if you consume more than 2 drinks of alcoholic beverages a day. Fenofibrate use [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Fenofibrate as follows: Observe compliance with regular labs ordered for hepatic function. Fenofibrate use carries a risk of liver damage and compromised liver function and so, should be very cautiously used and liver function closely monitored. Also, if liver function is deficient, metabolism of Fenofibrate could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism and excretion can result in increased risk for toxicity [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Fenofibrate as follows: General allergic reactions: Fenofibrate use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Gall stone formation: Fenofibrate [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Fenofibrate as follows: Compromised hepatic function: Fenofibrate use can result in hepatic damage and compromised liver function, consequently leading to mild right upper quadrant pain in the abdomen, poor digestion, and loss of appetite. Extreme cases of liver injury can result in findings such as, anemia with associated weakness, compromised endurance, and shortness of breath. Individuals can also present symptoms of jaundice, such as, yellowing of skin [...]