Tricor is a drug that can help lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels. This eMedTV page provides information about how Tricor works, how to take your dosage, and who manufactures it. This page also lists precautions and side effects with Tricor.
Runny nose, body weakness, and nausea are among the common side effects of Tricor. This eMedTV page also lists some rare Tricor side effects (like anemia and anxiety) and side effects to report to your doctor immediately (such as fever or itching).
Tricor lowers cholesterol in those with high cholesterol and triglycerides in those with high triglycerides. This eMedTV page describes these Tricor uses in detail and explains how Tricor can reduce the risk of certain health problems in the future.
People with high cholesterol are recommended to take a starting Tricor dosage of 145 mg daily. This part of the eMedTV archives also lists the Tricor dose for those with high triglycerides (48 mg to 145 mg daily) and some general Tricor dosing tips.
Statins and bile acid sequestrants are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Tricor. As this eMedTV page explains, Tricor drug interactions can reduce Tricor's absorption into the body and raise the risk of bleeding, among other things.
Tricor is associated with a rare but serious muscle condition called rhabdomyolysis. This eMedTV page lists Tricor precautions and warnings, like the safety of taking Tricor if you have kidney problems or are over the age of 65, pregnant, or nursing.
There are a number of possible side effects of Tricor, and weight gain is one that occurs rarely. This eMedTV page lists tips for helping with weight gain, such as eating a low-cholesterol diet, exercising regularly, and limiting your alcohol intake.
This eMedTV page explains that if you're taking Tricor and muscle pain, weakness, or tenderness occur while you have a fever or feel ill, it could potentially signify a serious muscle condition. Call your doctor right away if these symptoms occur.
This eMedTV page lists symptoms that can occur in a person who develops liver problems while on Tricor -- like stomach pain and feeling more tired than usual -- and advises talking to your doctor if you have concerns about Tricor and liver problems.
This eMedTV article lists some short-term pain-relief suggestions that you can try if you're taking Tricor and joint pain becomes a problem, including medications like Tylenol and aspirin; and heat and cold remedies such as a hot bath or cold back.
A generic Tricor drug will not be available until after the patent for Tricor expires in 2009. This eMedTV Web page warns against buying any of the fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous drugs currently sold as generic versions of Tricor.
This eMedTV page lists Tricor alternatives, including other fibrates and other cholesterol drugs. The four other major classes of cholesterol drugs besides fibrates are statins, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, and niacin.
Depression is a rare Tricor side effect. This eMedTV page lists symptoms of depression -- including feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness -- and advises talking with your doctor if you're taking Tricor and depression becomes a problem.
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