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Reviewer: cecilia, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I just realized that the side effect of tricor can cause gallbladder problem. May be this is why I had gallbladder attack. Before then I did have mild back pain, leg cramps but never knew they could have been the cause of taking the medication. The medication did reduce my triglyceride somewhat but wonder if it's worth to get the gallbaldder effect.
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Reviewer: dainja1024, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I've taken Tricor for years , never realizing it might be cause of numbness in fingers and joints of ankles and wrist. Leg cramps and arm cramps became so severe I feel crippled. Can't walk. Dr. suggested blood test,checking for Myosis, weakness of muscles. I stopped today 8/6/14.
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Reviewer: domara1050, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Please read side effects before taking this medication. I didn't realize it could cause gallstones until AFTER I had emergency surgery for a gangreen gallbladder caused by a huge gallstone. Not fun. Doc said not a problem now that I don't have a gallbladder. That and change in diet have kept triglycerides low for years. Hard to know if it's "only" the drug or all my lifestyl
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Reviewer: Larry, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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