Fenofibric Acid Coupons & Prices

Looking for a fenofibric acid coupon? Fenofibric acid is a lipid-lowering "fibrate" medication used with a healthy diet to lower very high triglycerides and improve cholesterol. It is available as a lower-cost generic, but the cash price still varies widely from one pharmacy to the next, so comparing before you fill can make a real difference. Enter your ZIP above to see today's fenofibric acid price and a free Rx.com discount coupon accepted at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.

What is fenofibric acid and how does it work?

Fenofibric acid is a fibrate (a fibric acid derivative) that works as a PPAR-alpha activator to lower fats in the blood. It is FDA-approved, alongside diet, to treat lipid disorders: as a stand-alone treatment to reduce severely high triglycerides (which lowers the risk of triglyceride-induced pancreatitis), and to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and Apo B while raising HDL ("good") cholesterol in people with primary high cholesterol or mixed dyslipidemia.

You may see it sold under the brand names Trilipix (delayed-release capsules) and Fibricor (tablets). It has historically also been used in combination with a statin to lower triglycerides and raise HDL in people with mixed dyslipidemia and heart disease who are already on optimal statin therapy. Importantly, adding fenofibric acid to a statin has not been shown to provide extra benefit in preventing heart attacks or death beyond the statin alone. Your provider decides whether it is right for you.

Fenofibric acid cost without insurance and how to save

Because fenofibric acid is available as a generic, it is already one of the more affordable ways to get this medicine. That said, "generic" does not mean every pharmacy charges the same. The cash price without insurance can vary a lot between nearby pharmacies, which is exactly why comparing matters. A free Rx.com discount coupon can be used whether or not you have insurance, and it is often worth checking the coupon price even if you are insured.

Rx.com compares prices across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies so you can find the lower cash price near you. There is no manufacturer copay savings card for fenofibric acid. To see the current price and print or text yourself a coupon, enter your ZIP code above.

Fenofibric acid alternatives and related medications

Fenofibric acid is closely related to fenofibrate; both are fibrates, but fenofibric acid is the active form your body converts fenofibrate into. Another fibrate in the same class is gemfibrozil. Fibrates mainly target triglycerides, while statins are usually the first choice for lowering LDL cholesterol.

Common statins your provider may prescribe or combine with a fibrate include atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, and simvastatin. Which medication (or combination) is best depends on your specific cholesterol and triglyceride numbers and your overall heart-disease risk, so talk with your provider. You can compare cash prices on each of these drugs on Rx.com.

Safety, side effects, and precautions

Fenofibric acid has no boxed warning, but there are important safety points to know. It can cause muscle problems (muscle pain, weakness, and rarely a serious breakdown called rhabdomyolysis that can harm the kidneys), and this risk is higher when it is combined with a statin. It can also raise liver enzymes and, rarely, cause liver injury, may increase serum creatinine, and is associated with gallstones. Rare but serious skin reactions have been reported. Because it can strengthen the effect of blood thinners like warfarin, your INR may need monitoring.

Fenofibric acid should not be used by people with severe kidney impairment, active liver disease, existing gallbladder disease, women who are nursing, or anyone allergic to fenofibrate or fenofibric acid. Avoid alcohol while taking it. This is general information, not medical advice. Tell your provider about all your medications and report muscle pain, unusual tiredness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or a rash right away.