Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking tricor as follows: Taking tricor after having a meal or a snack, can help avoid unpleasant gastrointestinal side-effects of tricor intake, such as, nausea and vomiting, dyspepsia, and stomach upset. It takes about a month or two and may be even longer, before the cholesterol levels are lowered and the benefits of medication are noted. So, do not discontinue taking the medication without your [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking tricor as follows: Avoid drinking alcohol with tricor. Alcohol, by itself, carries the risk of elevating the bad cholesterol and triglycerides, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of tricor intake. In addition, alcohol with tricor 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. Tricor use [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking tricor as follows: Observe compliance with regular labs ordered for hepatic function. Tricor 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 tricor 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 tricor as follows: General allergic reactions: Tricor 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: Tricor [...]