Are Fibrates Dangerous

He said that negative studies about fibrates have been “spun to focus on the possible benefits” and cautioned that fenofibrate is associated with significant side effects, including “increased creatinine, which might indicate kidney dysfunction; gallstones, and more serious complications like pancreatitis, blood clots, …

Are fibrates safer than statins?

At the end of the study, the group that took gemfibrozil had a 34 percent decrease in the risk of coronary heart disease, but there was no difference in the death rate. Overall, statins appear to have greater benefit than fibrates in decreasing the risk of both heart attacks and strokes.

What are the long term side effects of fenofibrate?

Fenofibrate can cause abnormal results in tests of liver function. These abnormal results can indicate liver damage. This drug can also cause other liver damage and inflammation after years of use.