Alternatives to fenofibrate
1 same-class SPL records vs fenofibrate - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: TriCor, Antara
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
fenofibrate ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#143 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for fenofibrate: This medicine is used with a diet to treat high cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides (fats) in the blood.
Top FAERS reaction fields for fenofibrate total 21,658 reports across 10 reactions, set beside gemfibrozil. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About fenofibrate
Fenofibrate is a medicine that helps lower bad cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in your blood, while raising good cholesterol.
Used for: This medicine is used with a diet to treat high cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides (fats) in the blood. It helps adults who have primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia. It can also treat adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia. However, fenofibrate has not been proven to prevent heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
1 Fibrate peers (wide set)
fenofibrate vs gemfibrozil · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Nausea" shows the widest count spread between fenofibrate and gemfibrozil in this extract (2,029-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | fenofibrate | gemfibrozil |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 2,912 | 883 |
| Fatigue | 2,840 | 825 |
| Diarrhoea | 2,681 | 726 |
| Dyspnoea | 2,099 | 599 |
| Headache | 2,058 | 561 |
| Dizziness | 1,962 | 617 |
| Pain | 1,955 | 693 |
| Asthenia | 1,826 | 598 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
fenofibrate FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
fenofibrate is FAERS corpus rank #143 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 21,658.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does fenofibrate sit in FAERS report volume vs Fibrate peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for fenofibrate: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading TriCor SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.