Fenofibrate and statin drugs can be taken alternatively as prescribed by the doctor when there are indications for the drug and the condition requires it.
Fenofibrate belongs to the lipid-regulating drugs, mainly used for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and other diseases that are not satisfactory with diet control therapy, the drug has a significant effect on lowering triglycerides and mixed hyperlipidemia.
The drug may cause diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, headache and other discomforts after use; for those with cholelithiasis, severe renal insufficiency. Hepatic insufficiency is prohibited, in the process of using the drug need to pay attention to monitoring liver and kidney function, for pregnant women and lactating women and other special groups, it is recommended to use the drug under the guidance of a doctor.
Statins are lipid-regulating drugs, mainly used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease and other diseases, of which the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia, pure familial hypercholesterolemia is more ideal, and at the same time for the lowering of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol effect is more ideal.
The drug may cause rhabdomyolysis, liver enzyme abnormalities, nausea and other discomforts, for active liver disease, liver function abnormalities, pregnant women or women of childbearing age who may conceive is prohibited; in the process of using the drug need to pay attention to the monitoring of liver function, for children, the elderly and other special populations, need to be guided by a doctor to use the drug.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor, to avoid the adverse effects of self-medication.