Side Effects of Fenoglide

According to Drugs.com, Fenoglide (also known as fenobrite), is a medication used to help prevent your risk of developing atherosclerosis, or clogged arteries. It lowers your triglyceride levels, thus lowering your total cholesterol. Along with these benefits are side effects you need to be aware of before choosing this medication as treatment.

Common Side Effects

As reported by eMedTV.com, three to seven percent of those taking Fenoglide experience the following side effects: abnormal liver function tests, stomach or abdominal pain, headaches, respiratory problems and the onset of back pain. An additional one to four percent of patients report constipation, nausea and suffering from a runny or stuffy nose.

Serious Side Effects

The more serious side effects of Fenoglide, according to the health experts at both eMedTV.com and Drugs.com, include changes in your urine production, bruising or bleeding easily, pain or swelling in your legs (signs of blood clots in your legs) and chest pain, coughing up blood or shortness of breath (signs of blood clots in your lungs).

Signs of an Allergic Reaction

Allergic reaction signs include the development of an unexplained rash, the sudden onset of hives, incessant itching, swelling of your throat, lips, tongue or face and finding it difficult to swallow or breathe. Any of these can be an indication of an allergic reaction; seek emergency medical attention if you experience one or any of these.

Signs of Liver Damage

Fenoglide can cause liver damage when used long-term, and this is considered a serious side effect of the medication. Signs of this effect include jaundice (yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes), dark urine, pain in the upper-right area of your abdomen and high liver enzymes, which are detected through blood tests.

Signs of Muscle Damage

According to eMedTV.com, two serious conditions that may occur as a result of taking Fenoglide are rhabdomyolysis and myopathy. Although rare, they are both a possibility and can lead to muscle damage. Rhabdomyolysis causes a breakdown of the muscles, eventually leading to kidney failure and death. Signs of both of these conditions include muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially when accompanied with a fever or a generally ill feeling.