Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Fenofibrate Micro.
Blood components: Small, temporary decreases in red and white blood cell counts have been observed in people using Fenofibrate Micro. Your doctor will check for this with blood tests during the first year of treatment.
Combination therapy: The use of fenofibrate and "statin" medications (e.g., atorvastatin, lovastatin, Simvastatin) at the same time may increase the risk of muscle-related side effects. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking the two types of medications together.
Gallbladder disease: For some people, fenofibrate may cause the formation of gallstones. If you experience abdominal or stomach pain, gas, nausea, or bloating (especially after eating high-fat foods), contact your doctor.
Kidney function: If you have reduced kidney function, discuss with your doctor how Fenofibrate Micro may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Fenofibrate Micro, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: If you have reduced liver function or liver disease, discuss with your doctor how Fenofibrate Micro may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Fenofibrate Micro, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Skeletal muscle: Treatment with this type of medication has been associated on rare occasions with muscle pain, usually in people with reduced kidney function. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you notice unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if you also have malaise (a general feeling of illness) or fever.
Pregnancy: The safety of Fenofibrate Micro has not been established for pregnant women. Fenofibrate Micro should not be used by pregnant women.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if fenofibrate passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking fenofibrate, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of the medication have not been established for use by children under the age of 18.
Seniors: Seniors are more likely to have reduced kidney function and may need lower doses of Fenofibrate Micro.