Fenofibrate

Common brands: Antara, Lipofen, Metformin Hydrochloride, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81

Top reporter: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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34,576
Total Reports
11,898
Serious Reports
2,724
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.88%)

Patient Demographics

Male
16,448
Female
15,343

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Fenofibrate.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 2,135
6.0%
2 DIARRHOEA 2,067
5.8%
3 NAUSEA 2,002
5.6%
4 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,738
4.9%
5 HEADACHE 1,533
4.3%
6 DYSPNOEA 1,484
4.2%
7 PAIN 1,358
3.8%
8 DIZZINESS 1,352
3.8%
9 OFF LABEL USE 1,344
3.8%
10 FALL 1,343
3.8%
11 ASTHENIA 1,296
3.6%
12 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,228
3.4%
13 VOMITING 1,208
3.4%
14 ARTHRALGIA 1,143
3.2%
15 PRURITUS 1,124
3.2%
16 MALAISE 1,058
3.0%
17 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 1,036
2.9%
18 RENAL FAILURE 953
2.7%
19 WEIGHT DECREASED 949
2.7%
20 COUGH 907
2.5%
21 DRUG INTERACTION 893
2.5%
22 DECREASED APPETITE 885
2.5%
23 MYALGIA 884
2.5%
24 PYREXIA 868
2.4%
25 INSOMNIA 867
2.4%
26 ABDOMINAL PAIN 830
2.3%
27 DEATH 827
2.3%
28 RASH 788
2.2%
29 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 786
2.2%
30 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 749
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.