Tricor

Tricor is used for:

Controlling high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It is used in combination with a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat.

Tricor is a lipid-lowering agent. It works by lowering elevated blood triglyceride levels by making the liver produce fewer triglycerides and increasing the elimination of triglycerides from the blood stream.

Do NOT use Tricor if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Tricor
• you have gallbladder problems, liver problems (including cirrhosis), or severe kidney problems
• you are breast-feeding or pregnant

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Tricor :

Some medical conditions may interact with Tricor . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have diabetes, underactive thyroid, heart blood vessel problems, gallstones, kidney problems, or certain muscle problems (myopathy)
• if you have a history of pancreatitis or blood clots in your veins (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism)
• if you are very overweight, have an inactive lifestyle, or you drink large amounts of alcohol
• if you are taking a beta-blocker (eg, propranolol), estrogen, or thiazide diuretic (eg, hydrochlorothiazide)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tricor . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, simvastatin) because the risk of serious muscle problems leading to kidney failure may be increased
• Immunosuppressants (eg, cyclosporine) or other medicines that may harm the kidney (eg, aminoglycoside antibiotics [eg, gentamicin], amphotericin B, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] [eg, ibuprofen], tacrolimus, vancomycin) because they may decrease Tricor 's excretion and increase the risk of its side effects
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Tricor

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tricor may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.