Atorvastatin + Fenofibrate + Folic Acid

Information about Atorvastatin + Fenofibrate + Folic Acid

Atorvastatin + fenofibrate + folic acid uses

Atorvastatin+Fenofibrate+Folic Acid is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.

How atorvastatin + fenofibrate + folic acid works

This is a combination of two lipid-lowering medicines (Atorvastatin, Fenofibrate) and a vitamin (Folic Acid). Atorvastatin prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while Fenofibrate works by lowering the levels of triglycerides in your blood. Additionally, they both raise the levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL). Folic Acid reduces the levels of a harmful substance (homocysteine), thereby decreasing cholesterol synthesis.

Common side effects of atorvastatin + fenofibrate + folic acid

Nausea, Stomach pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Headache, Muscle pain, Increased liver enzymes, Increased glucose level in blood

Available Medicine for Atorvastatin + Fenofibrate + Folic Acid

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    Q Check Speciality Care
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    Innova Life Sciences Private Limited
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Expert advice for Atorvastatin + Fenofibrate + Folic Acid

  • Atorvastatin + Fenofibrate + Folic Acid should be taken with food at the same time every day.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking medicine, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
  • Do not discontinue Atorvastatin + Fenofibrate + Folic Acid without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.


Content on this page was last updated on 25 November, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)