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I took my first dose in the morning. By later that evening, I had several gut wrenching cramps. They were bearable but very uncomfortable. They got worse, Then I had explosive diarrhea! So far that is the only side effect I am aware of. I'll keep you posted ## Been taking it for a week now, no side effects so far. ## Dr gave me Trilipix (135) after bad reaction to statins. I've taken it 4 days & had heartburn so bad it woke me from sleep. I'm done with it! I've had nothing but bad reactions to cholesterol medicnes. I'm thinking the cure is worse than the disease! ## Trilipix contains the active ingredient Fenofibric Acid, it is used to help lower cholesterol. Unfortunately, all medications carry the risk of side effects and some people are much more sensitive to ...
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Generic substitue for - Trilipix 135 ## Trilipix contains the active ingredient Fenofibric Acid, it is used to help lower cholesterol and since it was just approved in 2008, there is no generic for this formulation. However, there are some generics available that do contain this same active ingredient, so you may wish to ask your doctor about switching your medication to one of those, which would be cheaper. Are there any other questions?
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Yellow and blue capsule withe the numbers 135 and an e on the pill ## I believe I located a match, Click here to see a picture of the pill. It's Trilipix 135 mg, which is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have and more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## the cost of trilipix
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this is a blue,yellow oblong-shaped capsule imprinted with logo and 135 ## Located a match to a blue and yellow capsule with LOGO 135 on it, it's 135 mg of Trilipix. Trilipix is mainly used to reduce cholesterol levels in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.
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fenofilbric acid delayed release capsules ## Trilipix is an alternative to Statin drugs for lowering cholesterol, since some people get bad side effects from that drug class. The side effects to this one may include: nausea, drowsiness, abdominal pain and skin rash. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with?
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cholesterol and triglycerides ## I'm sorry, are you referring to Trilipids? And what specifically is it that you would like to know? ## The corrected spelling of the medication which you have posted is TriLipix (fenofibric acid) - it was approved in December 2008 and is manufactured by Abbott. "TRILIPIX® (fenofibric acid) delayed-release capsules is a prescription medicine used along with diet to lower triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and increase HDL (good) cholesterol. TRILIPIX is also used along with diet to lower triglycerides and increase HDL cholesterol in people who are at high risk of heart disease and are taking a statin medicine to control their LDL cholesterol. TRILIPIX has not been shown to prevent heart attacks or stroke more than a statin alone. ... TR...
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What is it really? Is it really not a statin drug? ## Yes, that is correct, Trilipix contains the active ingredient Fenofibric Acid, so it is different than a statin medication. You can learn more about it here: Trilipix.com Click Here Did you have any other questions?
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side effects ## Trilipix contains the active ingredient Fenofibric Acid, it is most commonly prescribed to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, heartburn, muscle aches and headache. They have a website with more information: Trilipix.com Click Here Did you have any other questions?
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