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 Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate).
Blood cells: Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) can cause small, temporary decreases in red and white blood cell counts. Your doctor will check for this with blood tests during the first year of treatment.
Combination therapy: The use of Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) and "statin" medications (e.g., Atorvastatin, Lovastatin, Simvastatin) at the same time may increase the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking the two types of medications together.
Gallbladder disease: For some people, Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) (crystals) aggravates gallbladder disease and can cause gallstones. If you have gallbladder disease, discuss with your doctor how Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate), and whether any special monitoring is needed. If you experience abdominal or stomach pain, gas, nausea, or bloating (especially after eating high-fat foods), contact your doctor.
Kidney function: People with reduced kidney function may be more at risk of certain side effects when taking Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) (crystals). Depending on the degree of kidney function impairment, lower doses of Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) (crystals) may be needed. People with severely reduced kidney function and those undergoing dialysis treatment should not take Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate).
Liver function: If you have reduced liver function or liver disease, discuss with your doctor how Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) (crystals) may cause decreased liver function. If you experience symptoms of liver problems such as fatigue, feeling unwell, loss of appetite, nausea, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain or swelling, and itchy skin, contact your doctor immediately.
Muscle problems: 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 have malaise (a general feeling of illness) or fever.
Pancreatitis: Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) can cause the pancreas to become inflamed. If you have a history of pancreatitis, discuss with your doctor how Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate), and whether any special monitoring is needed. If you experience severe upper abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, or vomiting while taking Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate), contact your doctor immediately.
Pregnancy: Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate), stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate) have not been established for children.
Seniors: Seniors are more likely to have reduced kidney function and may need lower doses of Lipidil EZ (Fenofibrate).
