Clofibrate
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Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.
Overview
Clofibrate is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides.
Clofibrate belongs to a group of drugs called fibric acid derivatives. These work by interacting with receptors that regulate enzymes involved in fatty acid oxidation to decrease the amount of fatty substances in the blood.
This medication comes in capsules form and was taken 2 to 4 times daily.
Common side effects of clofibrate include headache, muscle aches, and stomach upset.
This medication has been discontinued in the United States.
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