What is Fenoglide: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 31, 2020

Fenoglide overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Tricor, Triglide, Triglide

Generic Names:

  • Fenofibrate

Uses:

  • Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antihyperlipidemic

Forms:

  • Capsule, Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Fenoglide used for?

Fenofibrate is a medication used to treat high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). Fenofibrate belongs to a class of medications called fibrates. Fenofibrate is a generic drug also sold under the brand names Fenoglide, Tricor, Lipofen, Antara, Triglide, and Lofibra. Fenofibrate was first synthesized in 1974. In the treatment of high cholesterol, fenofibrate use is common.

What form(s) does Fenoglide come in

  • Capsule

  • Tablet

What are common Fenoglide doses?

  • Tablet 120MG

Common Fenoglide prescriptions

  • Fenoglide
    120mg tablet

  • Fenoglide
    40mg tablet

How to take Fenoglide

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Take Fenoglide®, Lipofen®, or Tricor® with a meal. Antara® and Triglide® can be taken with or without a meal.

  • Swallow Antara® capsules, Triglide® tablets, or Tricor® tablets whole. Do not open, crush, break, chew, or dissolve them.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Swallow Antara® capsules, Triglide® tablets, or Tricor® tablets whole. Do not open, crush, break, chew, or dissolve them.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Take Fenoglide®, Lipofen®, or Tricor® with a meal. Antara® and Triglide® can be taken with or without a meal.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Fenoglide

Fenoglide contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to fenofibrate or fenofibric acid, or you are breastfeeding. Do not use it if you receive kidney dialysis or have active liver disease or gallbladder disease.

Fenoglide warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, blood clotting problems, diabetes, heart disease, or thyroid problems.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems: Myopathy or rhabdomyolysis (serious muscle problems)PancreatitisIncreased risk of gallstones

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness

  • Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, or loss of appetite

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Fenoglide interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how fenofibrate works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: ColchicineCyclosporineTacrolimusA blood thinner (such as warfarin)A statin medicine to lower cholesterol, such as atorvastatin, pravastatin, or simvastatin

  • If you are also using cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol, you must take fenofibrate at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after you take these medicines.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Fenoglide side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, or loss of appetite

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood

  • Dark urine or pale stools, yellow skin or eyes

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness

  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

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