Lipofen, or fenofibrate generically, is one of several brand names for a medication that may be prescribed by your physician in the treatment of high triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins also known as the "bad" cholesterol LDL. Triglycerides are a type of fat and lowering the levels of them and LDL in your bloodstream may be of use in preventing pancreas inflammation or pancreatitis. Lipofen is administered as a pill or capsule.
Temporary Side Effects
Beginning treatment with Lipofen can lead to some temporary side effects that probably will go away as the treatment advances. The Mayo Clinic lists as the two more common temporary side effects breathing difficulties and congestion in the chest. Less common temporary side effects may include gas, diarrhea, pain in the back, nasal congestion, belching, pain in the stomach, constipation, strength losses or a lack of strength, sexual desire decreases, sunlight sensitivity on the skin, dizziness, headaches and irritation in the eyes. Call your doctor for any of these that persist past the initial phase of Lipofen treatment.
Severe Serious Side Effects
You should consult your physician immediately if you get chills, sore throat or a fever from taking Lipofen. While these side effects are serious, they are rare, meaning most patients who use fenofibrate do not get them. Be wary of them, however.
Other Serious Side Effects
Other potential side effects also are serious, and you should call your doctor as soon as possible if you get any of them. The less common types of serious side effects may include a rash on the skin, pain in the muscles, bodily itching, vomiting, infections, nausea or hives. Rare serious side effects from ingesting Lipofen may include indigestion that is chronic, bloating in the stomach, skin yellowing, a cough, abnormal tiredness, shortness of breath, abnormal bleeding, urination discoloration that usually is dark, unusual bruising, breathing difficulties, a sensation of general illness, weakness in the muscles, appetite loss, swelling in the muscles, stiffness in the muscles or cramps in the muscles. Others, according to Drugs.com, may include pain in the calves, mental confusion, fatigue, facial swelling, tachycardia (fast heartbeat), arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), bradycardia (reduced heartbeat), discoloration of the feces and a cough that produces blood.
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