Are Lipinex side effects serious?

Lipinex belongs to fenofibrate and is mainly used for hyperlipidemia with poor dietary control. It has a significant reduction effect on high triglycerides as well as mixed hyperlipidemia, and it can increase the level of HDL cholesterol, which is beneficial to prevent and treat the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis. The main side effects of Lipinex are as follows: i. Muscle pain and weakness, rhabdomyolysis may occur in a few patients, which is also a more serious side effect of Lipinex. Second, gastrointestinal reactions, there may be upper abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, etc. Third, skin allergy manifested as rash, hives, itchy skin, etc. Fourth, there can be transient liver and kidney damage. Therefore, Lipinex needs to check muscle enzymes, liver function and kidney function regularly during the course of taking the drug, and pay attention to rechecking blood lipids.