Cholesterol and blood thinners
Fibrates
Used for
High triglycerides
How it works
Help the body clear triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood.
Watch for
Muscle problems are more likely when taken with a statin.
- Examples
- fenofibrate (Tricor)
- gemfibrozil (Lopid)
More in cholesterol and blood thinners
- StatinsHigh cholesterol; lower heart attack and stroke risk
- Cholesterol absorption inhibitorsHigh cholesterol, often with a statin
- Vitamin K antagonists (warfarin)Prevent and treat blood clots
- Factor Xa inhibitorsPrevent clots and strokes (blood thinner)
- Direct thrombin inhibitorsPrevent clots and strokes (blood thinner)
- HeparinsPrevent and treat clots, often in the hospital
- AntiplateletsPrevent heart attack and stroke; after stents
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