Side Effects of Taking Tricor

Tricor is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. It is classified as a lipid-lowering agent and lowers triglyceride levels by causing the liver to produce fewer triglycerides and increasing the number of triglycerides that are absorbed in the bloodstream. Most doctors who prescribe Tricor or other triglyceride- or cholesterol-lowering drugs also prescribe a change in diet and exercise to help bring levels into a healthy range. Tricor is available in tablets and capsules.

Neurological Symptoms

• Some people taking Tricor may experience headaches. However, chronic and severe lightheadedness and dizziness should be reported to your doctor, because they may signify a complication that requires treatment.

Gastrointestinal Side Effects

• Mild nausea is a known side effect of Tricor, but it doesn't signify a problem. Other gastrointestinal symptoms could, however, and should be reported to your doctor. They include pale stools, severe nausea or stomach pain, and vomiting.

Illness Symptoms

• Some serious side effects of Tricor are similar to those people experience when they have common illnesses such as a flu or cold. If you experience chronic coughing, a sore throat, a fever or chills while taking Tricor, inform your doctor.

Lung and Heart Side Effects

• Other potentially serious side effects that should be reported to your doctor in the event further treatment is needed include shortness of breath and chest pain.

Other Serious Side Effects

• The following side effects should also be reported to your doctor because they may indicate a potential problem has developed that requires treatment: muscle pain or weakness, jaundice, dark urine, red or blistered skin, unusual bleeding or bruising, and severe swelling or pain in the feet, ankles and legs.