This article describes possible interactions with fenofibrate oral tablet. Interactions can cause a drug to have a different effect on the body than expected. Interactions can occur due to medications, alcohol, or certain health conditions.
Fenofibrate comes as tablets, capsules, and delayed-release capsules that you swallow. Interactions of fenofibrate may vary depending on the form of fenofibrate you’re prescribed.
Other drugs and fenofibrate
The drugs in the list below may interact with fenofibrate oral tablet. This article doesn’t include all drugs that may interact with fenofibrate.
Drug classes or drugs that may interact with fenofibrate oral tablet include:
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When to avoid fenofibrate
Certain health conditions or other factors could increase some risks with fenofibrate oral tablet. Because of this, doctors may not prescribe fenofibrate in these cases. These health conditions or other factors are called contraindications.
Here’s a list of contraindications for fenofibrate oral tablet:
- Severe kidney disease, including being on dialysis: If you have severe kidney disease, taking fenofibrate oral tablet may cause dangerously high levels of fenofibrate in the body.
- Active liver disease: If you have active liver disease, taking fenofibrate oral tablet may cause liver failure.
- Gallbladder disease: If you have gallbladder disease, taking fenofibrate oral tablet may cause gallstones.
- Breastfeeding: If you’re breastfeeding your child, taking fenofibrate oral tablet may cause side effects in your child.
- Past allergic reaction to fenofibrate: If you’ve ever had an allergic reaction to fenofibrate oral tablet, taking it again may cause a life threatening allergic reaction.
Before you start taking fenofibrate, tell your doctor if anything listed above relates to you. They can recommend whether you should take fenofibrate.
Alcohol and fenofibrate
Fenofibrate oral tablet is not known to have any interactions with alcohol.
But too much alcohol use can cause high triglyceride levels in some people. Keep in mind, doctors may prescribe fenofibrate to treat very high triglyceride levels. So drinking alcohol may lower the benefit of taking fenofibrate.
If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor about whether it’s safe to consume it while taking fenofibrate oral tablet.
Other interactions and fenofibrate
Interactions can occur with supplements, foods, vaccines, and some lab tests. Below you can learn whether fenofibrate oral tablet has these interactions.
The information below doesn’t include all other possible interactions with fenofibrate.
Fenofibrate and supplements
Before taking fenofibrate oral tablet, tell your doctor and pharmacist about any herbs you take, as well as vitamins and supplements. Doing so may help you avoid interactions.
Fenofibrate oral tablet may interact with red yeast rice. This supplement is often used for lowering cholesterol. Taking fenofibrate and red yeast rice may lead to muscle problems that can be serious or even life threatening.
If you have questions about interactions that may affect you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Fenofibrate interactions with herbs
Fenofibrate oral tablet isn’t known to interact with any herbs. But this doesn’t mean interactions with herbs can’t happen or won’t be identified later.
Because of this, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any herbs while taking fenofibrate oral tablet.
Fenofibrate interactions with vitamins
Fenofibrate oral tablet isn’t known to interact with any vitamins. But this doesn’t mean interactions with vitamins can’t happen or won’t be identified later.
Because of this, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any vitamins while taking fenofibrate oral tablet.
Fenofibrate and food
Fenofibrate oral tablet isn’t known to interact with foods. But this doesn’t mean interactions with foods can’t happen or won’t be identified later.
Because of this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what foods you should avoid while taking fenofibrate oral tablet.
Fenofibrate and vaccines
Fenofibrate oral tablet isn’t known to interact with any vaccines. But this doesn’t mean interactions with vaccines can’t happen or won’t be identified later.
Because of this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before receiving any vaccines while taking fenofibrate oral tablet.
Fenofibrate and lab tests
Fenofibrate oral tablet isn’t known to interact with lab tests. But this doesn’t mean interactions with lab tests can’t happen or won’t be identified later.
Because of this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before having any lab tests performed while taking fenofibrate oral tablet.
Fenofibrate and cannabis or CBD
Studies of cannabis (commonly called marijuana) and cannabis products have been shown to interact with fenofibrate. Cannabidiol (CBD) is an example of a cannabis product.
Taking fenofibrate and CBD may lead to very high levels of fenofibrate in the body.
Before you take fenofibrate, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you use cannabis. Doing so may help prevent possible interactions.
Note: Cannabis is illegal at a federal level but is legal in many states to varying degrees.
Health factors and fenofibrate
Certain medical conditions or other health factors may increase the risk of interactions with fenofibrate oral tablet. Keep in mind that interactions could lead to side effects or affect how well the drug works. Before taking fenofibrate, tell your doctor about your health history. They’ll determine whether fenofibrate is right for you.
These health conditions or other factors might interact with fenofibrate oral tablet:
Preventing fenofibrate interactions
You may be able to help avoid certain interactions with fenofibrate oral tablet. Before taking this drug, you may want to discuss possible interactions with your doctor and pharmacist.
Things to consider include:
- Whether you drink alcohol or use cannabis.
- Other medications and herbs you take, as well as vitamins and supplements. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you fill out a medication list.
- What to do if you’re prescribed a new drug while taking fenofibrate oral tablet.
Taking fenofibrate exactly as prescribed can also help prevent interactions.
What to ask your doctor
If you have questions about fenofibrate and possible interactions, talk with your doctor.
Questions you may want to ask your doctor include:
- Do other drugs that could treat my condition have similar interactions?
- Can I take fenofibrate oral tablet even if it interacts with a health condition I have?
- If I take fenofibrate oral tablet and have certain health conditions, will I be monitored more closely during treatment?
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