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Fibrates

Fibrates are used to unclog arteries to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. They may also lower the risk of coronary artery disease in certain people. Fibrates decrease the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

Why are fibrates prescribed?

  1. High Triglycerides (49%)
  2. High Cholesterol (49%)
  3. Coronary Artery Disease (2%)

Key takeaways

Fibrates are used to treat high cholesterol levels. They work by activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs). This helps reduce triglyceride levels and increase the levels of good cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Common fibrates include include fenofibrate (Tricor, Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen) and gemfibrozil (Lopid).

Prices for popular Fibrates medications
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Antara (Fenofibrate Micronized) is an expensive drug that can help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet. This drug is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. The most common version of Antara is covered by 60% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$92.50, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Fenofibrate (Fenoglide, Lofibra, Lipofen, Tricor) is a moderately priced drug used to help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas from having very high amounts of fat in their blood. This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable alternatives. It is available in multiple brand and generic forms. Generic fenofibrate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Fenofibrate (Fenoglide, Lofibra, Lipofen, Tricor) is a moderately priced drug used to help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas from having very high amounts of fat in their blood. This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable alternatives. It is available in multiple brand and generic forms. Generic fenofibrate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Fenofibrate (Fenoglide, Lofibra, Lipofen, Tricor) is a moderately priced drug used to help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas from having very high amounts of fat in their blood. This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable alternatives. It is available in multiple brand and generic forms. Generic fenofibrate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Gemfibrozil (lopid) is an inexpensive drug used to help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk for getting pancreatitis from high amounts of fats in their blood. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic gemfibrozil is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
FENOFIBRATE treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. It works by decreasing bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. It belongs to a group of medications called fibrates. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
FENOFIBRIC ACID lowers triglyceride levels in the blood. It also increases good cholesterol levels. It is used with lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other medicines.
Trilipix (Fenofibric Acid DR) is a moderately priced drug that can help lower blood fats and cholesterol in the blood. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug. This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. The most common version of Trilipix is covered by 72% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$80.00, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
FENOFIBRATE treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. It works by decreasing bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. It belongs to a group of medications called fibrates. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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