CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule)
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CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule) Drug and Prescription Information
CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule)
CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule) Medication Classification
CLOFIBRATE (By mouth)
CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule) Brandname
CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule) is used for the Treatment
Clofibrate (kloe-FYE-brate) Lowers triglyceride levels.
When To Not Use CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule)
You should not use clofibrate if you have had an allergic reaction. This medicine should not be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have kidney or liver disease.
How Should You Use CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule)
Capsule
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
- Take clofibrate with or right after meals. If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule) Storage
Store CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking Coumadin®, Mevacor®, Questran®, furosemide (Lasix®), or diabetes medicines.
CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule) Warnings
- Check with your doctor before you take this medicine if you have gallbladder disease or stomach ulcers.
- Before you stop taking this medicine, talk with your doctor.
- This medicine is used with diet, exercise, and weight loss in overweight patients to control high triglyceride levels. To lower and keep normal triglyceride levels, all of these are important.
CLOFIBRATE (Oral) (Capsule) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Muscle weakness, pain or cramps
- Rash, fever, or itching
- Severe nausea and vomiting
- Severe stomach pain If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Nausea
- Gas
- Indigestion
- Bloating
