ABOUT FIBRICOR®

FIBRICOR: YOUR LOW-COST ALTERNATIVE TO TRICOR®
OR TRILIPIX®

So what does that mean for you?

It means that you could be saving money. If you are taking TriCor or Trilipix to help manage your cholesterol or triglyceride levels, ask your doctor about FIBRICOR — the better-value fibrate therapy.

Start a Conversation With Your Doctor

Managing my cholesterol and triglycerides (TGs)

  • What are TGs?
  • What's the difference between HDL and LDL?
  • What are normal cholesterol and TG levels?
  • What causes high cholesterol and high TG levels?
  • What are the risks associated with high cholesterol and high TG levels?
  • How often should I get my cholesterol and TG levels checked?
  • Is there anything I can do to prevent high cholesterol and high TGs?
  • What can I do when diet and exercise don't help lower my bad cholesterol or TG levels?

What about FIBRICOR?

  • Is FIBRICOR different than TriCor® or TriLipix®?
  • Why should I switch from my current medication?
  • Is FIBRICOR right for me?
  • Will FIBRICOR be affordable?

Important Safety Information Patient

FIBRICOR® should not be used by patients with severe loss of kidney function, including those receiving dialysis, or by patients with liver disease or gallbladder disease. FIBRICOR should also not be used by women who are nursing or people who are allergic to FIBRICOR, fenofibric acid, or fenofibrate. FIBRICOR should not be taken by children.

Some patients taking FIBRICOR have developed unusual liver functions. Although uncommon, other potential side effects of FIBRICOR include formation of gallstones, muscle pain or weakness, changes in kidney function, and coronary heart disease. Your doctor may periodically perform a simple blood test to monitor the health of your liver or kidneys while taking FIBRICOR. You should tell your doctor about any changes to your condition while taking FIBRICOR. Be sure to tell your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (especially if it is accompanied by a fever or “run-down” feeling); abdominal pain; or if you develop any new symptoms.

In clinical trials, the most common side effects of FIBRICOR were changes in liver function, abdominal pain, back pain, and headaches.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

TriCor® and Trilipix® are registered trademarks of Fournier Industrie et Santé Corporation, France.