Lipofen is a prescription fibrate drug licensed to treat unhealthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels. This eMedTV page describes how the medicine works, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of the potential side effects of the drug.
Common side effects of Lipofen may include constipation, nausea, and back pain. This eMedTV article provides a list of other common side effects and explains which problems are potentially serious and should be reported to your healthcare provider.
Muscle pain may occur as a side effect while you are taking Lipofen. This article from the eMedTV library offers more information on muscle pain and Lipofen, and describes the serious muscle problems that may occur with cholesterol medications.
Lipofen is licensed for the treatment of unhealthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the specific effects of this medication, lists possible off-label uses of Lipofen, and explains how the drug works.
The recommended dosage of Lipofen for most people with high cholesterol is 150 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource also provides dosing guidelines for the treatment of high triglycerides and includes some tips and precautions for using this drug.
If Lipofen is taken together with cyclosporine, warfarin, or statins, drug interactions could occur. This eMedTV Web page lists other medications that may interfere with Lipofen and explains what may happen if these drugs are taken together.
If you have liver disease, tell your doctor before you start taking Lipofen. This eMedTV page lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about before starting this drug. Warnings and precautions on who should not use Lipofen are also included.
It is not exactly clear what symptoms to expect from an overdose with Lipofen. This segment from the eMedTV archives explores the possible effects of an overdose and explains what steps your doctor may take to treat an overdose of this drug.
Lipofen may not be safe for pregnant women, although the full risks are currently unknown. This eMedTV page provides more information on pregnancy and Lipofen, and lists some of the problems that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant animals.
No research has been done to see if Lipofen passes through breast milk. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at breastfeeding and Lipofen, and explores the potential problems that may occur if an infant is exposed to the medication.
Lipofen is not available in generic form at this time. As this article from the eMedTV archives explains, the earliest predictable date that any generic Lipofen product could become available is January 2015, when the drug's first patent expires.
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