Fenofibric Acid Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A High Alanine Transaminase Level
- A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Stuffy And Runny Nose
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- An Infection
- Hives
- Itching
- Muscle Pain
- Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Common Cold
- A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Backache
- Burping
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Eye Irritation
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Gas
- Generalized Weakness
- Headache
- Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Nausea
- Throat Irritation
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Clot In The Lung
- A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
- A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
- A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
- Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Blood Clot Formation In Vein
- Breathing Changes
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Gallstones
- Hardening Of The Liver
- Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
- Inflammation Of The Gallbladder
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
- Liver Damage
- Liver Failure
- Lung Tissue Problem
- Muscle Inflammation
- Muscle Weakness
- Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Anemia
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Indigestion
- Joint Pain
- Low HDL Cholesterol
- Muscle Spasm
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