Fenofibrate is a prescription drug used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Brand names available for this medicine include Triglide, Tricor, Antara, and Lofibra. Fenofibrate, which is a form of fibrate, works by increasing the production of an enzyme that is responsible for breaking down triglyceride-rich particles and increasing their removal from the body.
Fenofibrate is a prescription medication that is used to decrease triglycerides (a fat-like substance) and cholesterol levels in the body. It is sold under several different brand names, including:
Fenofibrate can actually cause an increase in LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) for people with very high levels of triglycerides (greater than 350 mg/dL). Therefore, fenofibrate should be used with extreme caution or not at all for people with this condition who also have high levels of LDL cholesterol.