- Lipitor and leg muscle pain 17th July 2005
... problems a few months after my doctor also prescribed Tricor . I found later that this combination is not recommended...
- Extremely high triglycerides 10th July 2005
... The doctor immediately put him on Vytorin 10/20 and Tricor 145 mg., plus we have dramatically changed our diet...
... The doctor immediately put him on Vytorin 10/20 and Tricor 145 mg., plus we have dramatically changed our diet ... exercise.
By the way, be very cautious on Vytorin plus Tricor . Combining statins and fibrates can be dangerous ... pains and weakness within 2 months of my doctor adding Tricor to my Lipitor. If you notice any chronic muscle ... pains, stop the Tricor and get to your doctor.
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... triglyceride problem. I'm sure the doctor has him on Tricor due to the risk of pancreatitis - which is serious ... - from the extremely high trig level.
The Tricor is more effective at reducing the triglycerides than...
... The doctor immediately put him on Vytorin 10/20 and Tricor 145 mg., plus we have dramatically changed our diet...
- Latest test results 23rd June 2005
... I had with muscle pains after being on Lipitor and Tricor , and he did not pressure me to go on another statin...
- Stomach/breathing problem and heartburn 20th June 2005
... can someone help me out? :)
Im also taking Tricor for the cholesterol...
... checked out to make sure. How long have U been on the Tricor , and did U have these pains before taking it? If this...
... exercise daily but haven't been. I've been taking Tricor for a few months after the pains happened. I dont...
... exercise daily but haven't been. I've been taking Tricor for a few months after the pains happened. I dont ... breathing problem and did U have it before taking the Tricor ? I would think with diet and exercise U could bring ... naturally help U lose weight, which might get U off Tricor ....
... about it. This breathing thingy started before the Tricor , and Yea i know i need more exercise...
The breathing...
... can someone help me out? :)
Im also taking Tricor for the cholesterol
TanItalian,,
My guess...
- I want below 150 13th June 2005
... for over 7 years, when my doctor combined it with Tricor , and within 3 months, I had so much muscle pain and...
- Vytorin and Tricor 13th June 2005
... Guinea Pig]The doctor has me on Vytorin 10/80 and Tricor 145mg... When I went to the pharmacy and got it filled ... said that he had a problem giving me both vytorin and tricor (as well as diovan hct 80/12.5)...
I told him the ... combo? I always feel achy, and when i was first on tricor and zocor together and took both at the same time ... be VERY CAREFUL with this drug combo. I was put on Tricor along with my normal Lipitor (which I had been on ... guidelines state that statins and fibrates (Lopid, Tricor ) should only be combined with great caution. The ... actually gave me a number of sample blister-paks of Tricor that the drug rep had given him recently!!!
Vytorin ... simvastatin' - so I would be very wary of combining it with Tricor . Ask your doctor again - he/she may not even be aware ... recovery much more problematic.
You must be on the Tricor for high triglycerides. If so, cut back on sweets...
... statin and a fibrate? So if the dr. has this person on Tricor as well, that would make it a statin and 2 different...
- Lipitor and tingling sensation??? 8th June 2005
... least.
Has your doctor said anything about Lopid or Tricor (fibrates) instead of a statin? (Instead of a statin...
... little flushing.
Has your doctor said anything about Tricor or Gemfibrozil in addition to the Lipitor? These ... statin/fibrate combination therapy. I know, I took Tricor in addition to my Lipitor about 2 years ago - and ... even lift my laptop PC.
If he prescribes the Tricor , just be very watchful for any chronic, unexplained...
- One a day's cholesterol plus 5th June 2005
... combos.
I know for a fact: my doctor prescribed Tricor in addition to the Lipitor I had been on for years...
- My Niacin experience... 3rd June 2005
... been on Lipitor for 7+years, and then my doctor added Tricor . I began my problems about 2-3 months after the Tricor...
- What's your opinion on this article: Cholesterol is NOT the Cause of Heart Disease 28th May 2005
... years, especially since my problem with Lipitor and Tricor . Doctors have so little time to spend with patients...
- 2 months after Vytorin 10/40, unbelievable results 26th May 2005
... mg/dL. Yes, the TG were near 150 and controlled by Tricor , and yes the HDL was 25 mg/dL. Certainly, there was...
- Crestor Safe ? 24th May 2005
... severe muscle pains and weakness a few months after Tricor was added to my Lipitor. That was unlike anything ... stopped the meds. Can I prove it was the Lipitor/ Tricor - of course not, but I certainly can't attribute it...
- CoQ10 21st May 2005
... extreme excercise intolerance after my doctor put me on Tricor in addition to Lipitor(10mg) - which I had been on...
- My results 9th May 2005
... mg Ester-E. Also, have been taking 1g Niaspan and Tricor for awhile.
Still not satisfied with my LDL and...
... mg Ester-E. Also, have been taking 1g Niaspan and Tricor for awhile.
Still not satisfied with my LDL and...
- Statin side effects are lasting 3rd May 2005
... Lipitor. It came on suddenly, after my doctor combined Tricor with my Lipitor.
I was in such bad shape I could...
- On Lipitor and experiencing leg, arm, and shoulder muscle pain 25th April 2005
... years - and then went on combination therapy with Tricor - I had serious problems a few months later...
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- Are these number oK? 22nd April 2005
... and exercise intolerance about 15 months ago due to Tricor being added to my Lipitor (10mg) regimen... For a...
- Any Info On Triglycerides?? 22nd April 2005
... that doesn't work, the next one to try (normally) is TriCor . If that does not work still, then a combination...
... class of drugs called fibrates which include Lopid, Tricor . I do not know how well the new Vitoryn will work...
- You have to read this! 17th April 2005
... this Friday (regular checkup). Also take 2g Niaspan, Tricor (Triglycerides were high, but now under control),...
- Newbie here and confused 15th March 2005
... the nurse said it was up and dr wanted me to start Tricor 48 mg. I had my results faxed to me and hubby looked...
... Your doctor probably put you on Tricor because your triglycerides are 245, which is considered...
... number. After I had posted to her, it dawned on me, Tricor is usually used for Trigs, so maybe that was her problem...
... intake and lose weight and all of a sudden, no more Tricor would be needed. ( I was on Tricor once, too, because...
- Side Effects Lipitor and Tricor 6th March 2005
... have to be very careful when combining Lipitor and Tricor - I know, my doctor put me on Tricor in addition to ... some reading on the web... Search for "+Lipitor + Tricor +risk" and you'll see that the chances of muscle ...
- Can food help? 25th February 2005
... financial reasons. Recently my doctor started me on Tricor . This time though my LDL's were ok, my trigs were...
... If your LDLs were fine, then Tricor is the right med, without a doubt. It will bring...
- questions??? 24th February 2005
... med that would impact your lipids is fenofibrate ( Tricor ). Once that brings the TG down, if the other modifications...
... actually quite good - and the ratio is important.
Tricor will do a better job of controlling your triglycerides ... doctor recommends that you take both a statin and Tricor . The risk of muscle pain/weakness, or the potentially...
... If Tricor is used, make sure U go on a low dose, and as Hubble ... said, don't mix the Tricor with a statin...NOT GOOD. A friend of mine was on ... a large doseage of Tricor and got pancreatitis. Now his dr. has him on a very ... low dose of Tricor . Hubby's cardio man is a firm believer in the good...
- how low is too low? 24th February 2005
... went off med. for financial reasons, but now I am on Tricor . My LDL's are ok, but my HLD's are low. How can I...
- Husbands blood results and ?s 20th January 2005
... no real good results last year my dr switched me to tricor which have had great results from . now if your hubbay...
- Is it safe to take 2 statins drugs? 15th January 2005
... statin drugs. The 2 drugs are Crestor 20 mg. and Tricor 145mg. He had him on Crestor and then without any ... fasting he put him on Tricor because his triglycerides were high. My father (81...
... muscle problems about 6-7 weeks after my doctor added Tricor to the Lipitor 10mg I had been on for 7 years. I ... such as niacin, gemfibrozil (Lopid) or fenofibrate ( Tricor ) to further reduce cholesterol levels, the risk of ... using statin alone.
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Tricor is prescribed for high triglyceride levels that don...
... problem with the low dose of Crestor and with the use of Tricor my father would have to come in every 3 months and ... but I am going to find out. I wonder if Zetia and Tricor would be a better combination....
... 2 statin drugs. The 2 drugs are Crestor 20 mg. and Tricor 145mg. Hi Swanyman, High triclycerides are usually ... " Crestor is the statin [lowers LDL & trig's] and Tricor is a fenofibrate [lowers trig's].
In addition...
... muscles and joints. If pain develops, I'd drop the Tricor and continue the Crestor.
Make SURE your dad takes...
- 525 down to 218 on 80mg lipitor, is it worth the risk? 14th January 2005
... experienced muscle pain/weakness when my doctor combined Tricor with my Lipitor, and after 11 months off both meds...
- I need advice for my mom 6th January 2005
... some fibrates. Gemfibrozil (Lopid) or Fenofibrate ( Tricor ) These will significantly reduct TG's similar to ... so be aware of this) skin rashes are common with tricor . ))
I mean these are definitely suggestions becaue...
- Lipitor/Muscle Aches 17th December 2004
... would it be a constant ache? I also started taking Tricor a number of months ago and the first night on it I...
... would it be a constant ache? I also started taking Tricor a number of months ago and the first night on it I ... statin to another.
Are you taking Lipitor and Tricor at the same time?
Are you taking CoQ10?
You should...
... would it be a constant ache? I also started taking Tricor a number of months ago and the first night on it I ... even in the warnings.
The combined use of TRICOR and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors should be avoided ... 23 healthy adults the concomitant administration of TRICOR and pravastatin resulted in no clinically important ... renal failure.
The use of fibrates alone, including TRICOR , may occasionally be associated with myositis, myopathy ... , or rhabdomyolysis. Patients receiving TRICOR and complaining of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness ... ermination. If myopathy/myositis is suspected or diagnosed, TRICOR therapy should be stopped....
... Coincidentally, I started combination therapy with Tricor about 2 months before I started having serious muscle ... pain - and I was breaking the Tricor in half, and only taking it about 3-4 times/week. ...
Be very careful about combining Lipitor and Tricor . The chances of myopathies increase very significantly...
- Use and riskd of multiple stain drugs 15th December 2004
... My Dr. has me on Lipitor, Tricor AND Zetia. Does anyone know about the risks of using...
... cholesterol absorption from the small intestine and the Tricor acts to lower tryglicerides from plasma.
There...
... My Dr. has me on Lipitor, Tricor AND Zetia. Does anyone know about the risks of using ... the problem with Baycor) ?
Taking statins and tricor at the same time is generally considered poor practice ... HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
The combined use of TRICOR and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors should be avoided ... 23 healthy adults the concomitant administration of TRICOR and pravastatin resulted in no clinically important ... renal failure.
The use of fibrates alone, including TRICOR , may occasionally be associated with myositis, myopathy ... , or rhabdomyolysis. Patients receiving TRICOR and complaining of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness ... ermination. If myopathy/myositis is suspected or diagnosed, TRICOR therapy should be stopped....
... Lipitor for about 6 years when my doctor put me on Tricor also. After a few months, I began to develope muscle ... serious muscle weakness.
I stopped both Lipitor and Tricor after about 2 months of combo therapy, and have been ... damage increases greatly when you combine Lipitor and Tricor . If you notice ANY chronic muscle pain/weakness,...
- cholesterol of 525! Anyone else that high? 15th December 2004
... the cholesteral i am on omega 3 1 gm 2x a day and tricor ...
... Before starting Crestor about a year ago, I took Tricor . It lowered 100 points by changing from Tricor to...
... over 900 my levels are much better now that im on the tricor i couldnt tolerate the nispan at all and i cannot...
- Tricor 6th December 2004
... Tricor is a fenofibrate that can cause the same adverse side ... disorder that causes my tri's to be over 1000. I take tricor for a while and I have to stop a while, due to the...
... Thanks for responding. Now I know for certain that Tricor caused my terrible upper back pain. The pain is slowly...
... i have been on the tricor for over a year and to me its the best med around ... the zocor and the lopid wuit working so now im on tricor and omega 3 no problems on this end....
- Success Without Drugs!! 23rd November 2004
... in 7 years), with diet and exercise (and a little tricor , as I can stand it). My hdl is too low and my LDL ... that I could tolerate the statins and fenofibrates ( tricor ). I do take tricor off and on . It is for lowering...
... in 7 years), with diet and exercise (and a little tricor , as I can stand it). My hdl is too low and my LDL ... that I could tolerate the statins and fenofibrates ( tricor ). I do take tricor off and on . It is for lowering...
- Hi Everyone..A little Help 23rd November 2004
... increase your trigs drastically. There is a medicine, Tricor which is a fenofibrate (not a statin), and at least...
- Heart44, a question about RYR 15th November 2004
... almost to a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. I do take tricor for short runs, maybe a week at a time, until they...
- Tricor Side Effects 7th November 2004
... Hi .. !!
I have been on tricor for approx. 2 years.... no troubles at all.
Previously...
- Provachol? 6th November 2004
... problem with Lipitor and Crestor. Recently I tired Tricor and
did not have good results with that either....
- Tricor 5th November 2004
... Has anyone used Tricor 160mg? I've gotten so sick on the other meds I have ... respond :)
I can tell you that I did take 160 mg Tricor for a short while--I didn't notice any side effects...
... im on tricor and had terrible reaction to the zocor i have been ... on tricor about 8 months with no problems or side effects what...
... I just tried Tricor and did not have good results, but as ubernier has...
- no more cholesterol pills 1st November 2004
... I have tried Lipitor, Pravachol, Crestor, and Tricor . I have had severe problems with all of them. I ... sleep. Pain that continues all day without relief. Tricor gave me diarrhea that keep me up most of the night...
... I have tried Lipitor, Pravachol, Crestor, and Tricor . I have had severe problems with all of them.
...
- can you split zorcor tablets 24th October 2004
... tc and high trigs - he was started on zorcor 40 and tricor - everything is much better now and his blood sugar...
- lipitor and tricor 27th September 2004
... I believe Tricor is a fibrate, and with all the whiz bang over statins...
- Anyone know about Crestor? 27th August 2004
... I cannot take any of the statins or fenofibrates ( tricor , gemfibrozil). Yet when a new one comes out, I am ... peripheral neuropathy in my legs that was caused by tricor . Some people do fine on statins, but others don't...
... after being off Crestor for 4 mos.) Now I get to try Tricor ......
- Help with this question? 2002 numbers Thanks for helping me so much! 17th August 2004
... doctor but I think Zocor is the wrong med for you. Tricor just makes way more sense because it works on the...
- Ok Here are the real numbers arizona tell me what you think! 16th August 2004
... pretty high risk. My husband has had good luck using Tricor to lower the trigs. Exercise should help bring up...
... C.
As far as oral meds go, NineLives mentioned Tricor , which does do a good job of decreasing TG and helping ... a bit to raise HDL-C. I was on Tricor for a few years without any side effects. Daily exercise...
... need for 5 medications (3 hypertension, 1 diabetes, Tricor for triglycerides, later Niacin too). My cholesterol...
- How Screwed Am I ????? 11th August 2004
... after being on the amega 3 1 gram caps 3 2x a day and tricor 20 mg 2 x a day since jan ancoius to see my numbers...
... for me and thats what my dr put me on along with the tricor good luck to you ....
... my dr has put me on tricor and it works havent yet had any side effects...
- TRICOR 1st results 31st July 2004
... After being on Tricor for many months
Doc says my triglycerides were ... horrible !!
Hi Fuchsia_Lay, I have never taken Tricor . I am taking the famous lipitor. The doctor put me...
- Hi, New here, Any insights about high triglycerides? 24th July 2004
... 436. A new doc just found this and prescribed 160mg Tricor - well side effects were way too bad and he just can...
... that is what he was used to.
I'll tell you, the Tricor was so bad - one night he woke up in the middle of...
- Anyone take or have taken the Med Tricor for Cholesterol 13th July 2004
... I was on Tricor for a few years when my triglycerides were astronomical ... had no side effects that I was aware of from taking Tricor ; although, I have seen others post that they have...
- HELP!! Cholesterol lowering medication question. 7th July 2004
... regularly.
My doctor prescribed my the medication Tricor (generic name Fenofibrate) to bring my cholesterol ... life.
I have researched the profile of the drug Tricor and there seems to be some serious side effects that ... and triglycerides.
My question is the medication Tricor safe to take? I take other prescription medications ... most medications are metabolised in the liver and Tricor works directly on the liver? Should my liver be tested...
- My success story......I just have to share :) 4th July 2004
... triglycerides came back at 410.
The doc put me on Tricor (1x52mg per day) - I experienced no side effects at ... the liver test came back normal - testing to see if Tricor was doing damage.
The doctor relates the massive ... drop in triglycerides to the Tricor , however, she thinks my lifestyle changes had the ... great.
The doc, at first, wanted to keep me on Tricor for the time being, but I let her know my feelings...
- Can this be right??? 28th June 2004
... prior to this MI, my total was 192 medicated with Tricor , and after the MI, within weeks, 102 mg/dL, unmedicated...
... prior to this MI, my total was 192 medicated with Tricor , and after the MI, within weeks, 102 mg/dL, unmedicated...
... equiv., both impart minor decrease in LDL); whereas Tricor will substantially drop TG and give a modest raise ... Remember though, in my case, I actually came off of the Tricor , rather than went on it, when the change was effected...
- Lipitor side affects 23rd June 2004
... problem and had to stop it it got so bad , he went to tricor and zetia and hasn't had the problem since .
...
- What to eat???? 22nd May 2004
... triglycerides were over 400. The doctor put me on Tricor to help bring down the levels.
So, back to the...
- Results are in... Now what ? 10th May 2004
... Lipitor and Zocor typically raise HDL about 10%. Tricor up to 15-20%. These datas are all from prescribing...
... Lipitor and Zocor typically raise HDL about 10%. Tricor up to 15-20%. These datas are all from prescribing...
- Tricor 4th May 2004
... Dr just switched me from lopid and zocor to tricor has anyone had any good results from this med?
... Do not let your doctor try to put you on fibrate ( tricor ) and a statin together , this is a no no and is warned...
... zocor i had quit tqking the zocor in march now on tricor at 54 mg 2x day...
... Im on tricor now...and very good results so far. I had extremely ... about 175.
Couple things to consider with the tricor ....One is that it typically takes a large dose to...
... I am doing great with Tricor - been on approx 1 year
NO side effects at all...
- Can someone help me make sense of these numbers. 26th April 2004
... above are unmedicated readings. I was on a fibrate ( Tricor ) for a period of time, but when I lost the weight...
- Help Eval a Newbie Lipid Profile 28th March 2004
... the 3000-4000 range. I was immediatly put on 160mg tricor , and 20mg lipitor. Now at age 23 my levels are much ... adding fish oil. Im afraid that if I take away the tricor or Zocor and try the fish oil that my levels will ... for me to believe. I used to take both lipitor and tricor ...but I had my doctor just keep me on 160mg of tricor...
... weight loss and a reduction in plasma TG. I too was on Tricor to bring those 400+ mg/dL TG down to <155 mg/dL. ... However, now I am no longer dependent upon Tricor to keep the levels in normal range.
I would think...
... Are the risks of Niacin and better or worse then tricor or lipitor?
3.) This to me is the most important...
... would be very, very cut. My concern with lipitor and tricor is their adverse effects. Some symtoms that im experiencin...
... Are the risks of Niacin and better or worse then tricor or lipitor?
Hmm, Ok I look at this like apples ... changing my lifestyle. First off (or second?) came the Tricor , because my levels were in the 70s...and off of Tricor...
... off at least one of the medications now, either the tricor or lipitor. The adverse effects of these meds is...
... weening....but it CAN be done.
The combination of the Tricor and the Lipitor is really prone to causing muscle...
... jblondi,
If you are going to take Lipitor and Tricor together make sure you have a liver enzyme blood test ... D:D>
I'm going to repeat: both the statin and the tricor are good drugs, but together a no-no! Especially in...
... also convinced her to take me off both lipitor and tricor in favor of just the tricor for now. It has much...
- Both Lipator & Tricor at same time? 25th March 2004
... correct me if I am wrong wasn't tricor and another statin now pulled used in combination...
... Tricor should be used with caution with any statin. Both...
... auxillary brain was right and it is : under google search tricor negative side effects toxic harvard ---first one listed...
... lipitor works well with lowering cholesterol, and the tricor has an added kick to the triglicerides. My recent...
... nuts to put you on both , it is even stated in the tricor side effects that is not worth the risk . Below are ... direct quotes from the tricor literature .
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: Rhabdomyolysi ... combined therapy with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and TRICOR is not outweighed by the risks of severe myopathy...
... the current lit as well...
"The combined use of TriCor and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors should be avoided...
- Lipitor & side effects 12th February 2004
... triglycerides).
muscles & joints felt horrible.
On tricor now -- no problems.....
- Extremely high triglycerides? 2nd February 2004
... lovastatin that did not touch the trigs. So he put her on tricor which dropped the trigs but she was found to have...
... Lipator does not lower trigs. The drug that does is Tricor but that does not touch cholesterol. My wife tried ... both and although the tricor did lower the trigs she had to stop all drugs because...
... I took tri cor and it zaped it right back down!. Tricor is a new med that is made to take down tri's/ Ask...
... there any side effects like gas or bloating with this tricor ...
... reduction
Lipitor
80mg dose TC -44.4, TG -51.8
Tricor
160 mg dose TC -13.8, TG -54.5
As you can see ... does a good job of getting both TC and TG's down. Tricor more so for just TG's...but tricor is not a statin...
- New test results -so much for diet... 1st February 2004
... the TG--it might though? Maybe a fenofibrate like Tricor would help if you can withstand that class of med ... at high doses will drop your LDL ~15% on average, Tricor will drop it about the same, maybe a bit less of a ... here for LDL. Niacin will up your HDL ~25% while Tricor will increase it ~15%. Finally, Tricor and niacin ... everyone responds differently.
I have been on both Tricor and Niaspan (niacin). I tolerated the Tricor well...
- Very Low HDL 20th November 2003
... having real problems with achiness. He put me on TriCor and I have not been tested since (about 2 months)...
... having real problems with achiness. He put me on TriCor and I have not been tested since (about 2 months)...
- muscle aches associated with Lipitor 25th October 2002
... For me, having started combination therapy with Tricor seemed to be what put me over the edge. I've been ... the muscle pains... You can get these effects from Tricor in addition to statins, so be mindful...
CoQ10...
