|  | Conditions Treatments | Hair Loss

Does Tricor Make Your Hair Fall Out?

Modern medicine can be invaluable in saving lives and improving health and the quality of life. Unfortunately, some medications have side effects. These can be minor and temporary or serious and life threatening. When prescribed a medication, ask your pharmacist if there are any side effects you should be aware of. This way you will not be taken by surprise and will know what to do if confronted with the symptoms.

  1. TriCor Uses

    • TriCor, the marketing name for fenofibrate, is prescribed to reduce "bad" cholesterol, namely LDL or low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides. These are fatty substances found in the blood. It is also used to increase the amount of "good" cholesterol, known as HDL or high-density lipoprotein. Fats that build up on the interior walls of arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis, may cause heart disease, heart attacks, chest pain and strokes. TriCor is taken by mouth and is typically prescribed along with a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet.

    TriCor And Hair Loss

    • One of the possible side effects from taking TriCor is alopecia, or hair loss. While not everyone taking this drug will experience hair loss, patients who have skin disorders are particularly susceptible to this side effect. The generic drug for TriCor also carries the possible side effect of hair loss.

    Other Side Effects

    • While hair loss is undesirable, it is only cosmetic and not serious. TriCor, however, does have other possible side effects that require you to call your doctor immediately if you experience them. Problems to be alert for include weakness, muscle pain or tenderness, joint pain, fever, rash, nausea, vomiting, coughing up blood and shortness of breath.

Hair Loss - Related Articles