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Old 02-20-2006, 12:49 PM   #1
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Could this be the Tricor I am taking?

I just don't know what is going on with my skin...it is painful and tender to the touch, starting on my scalp and down my neck and face. It is only on the right side and abruptly stops in the middle of my scalp. To brush my hair is painful or to put my face cream on. I have just started taking Tricor and Avapro (I have taken the Avapro before with no problems) for my high blood pressure and cholesterol and told my doctor about this. He is perplexed and couldn't find anywhere in the literature on the drugs about the side effects that could cause skin sensitivity. There isn't any reddening of the skin or rash, so I am really curious what this is...??? I also have a couple of patches on my arms and back. If you have any ideas or know that this is a side affect of the Tricor, I'd be glad to hear from you.
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Re: Could this be the Tricor I am taking?

[QUOTE=MommaBee]I just don't know what is going on with my skin...it is painful and tender to the touch, starting on my scalp and down my neck and face. It is only on the right side and abruptly stops in the middle of my scalp. To brush my hair is painful or to put my face cream on. I have just started taking Tricor and Avapro (I have taken the Avapro before with no problems) for my high blood pressure and cholesterol and told my doctor about this. He is perplexed and couldn't find anywhere in the literature on the drugs about the side effects that could cause skin sensitivity. There isn't any reddening of the skin or rash, so I am really curious what this is...??? I also have a couple of patches on my arms and back. If you have any ideas or know that this is a side affect of the Tricor, I'd be glad to hear from you.
Thanks![/QUO

Tricor has some harsh side effects as do all cholestoerol lowering medications. Among them, contact dermatitis, fungal dermatitis, skin ulcer, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Also herpes zoster, and herpes simples (shingles). I would bet that it is a reaction to the tricor if you hadn't had it before. You might tell your doctor about these. As he will know shingles is an inflamation of the nerve endings. Sounds like somthing on that order. I had shingles but never did break out in a rash. Did you ever have shingles before... could be a less severe cause this time or just hypersensitivty caused by the tricor. Watch what you have closely, and if you notice ANY swelling of your lips or tongue...get to the emergency room.....!!!!!

 
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Re: Could this be the Tricor I am taking?

Thank you for your reply!
I find it strange that this doctor (new) didn't know these things. I also couldn't find anything online about it. My first thought was shingles (no I haven't had it before) as I remember reading that it made your skin painful. I will be seeing him again in a month. If this isn't better by then, I am off this medication. I took Lipitor with no side affects. My tryglisorides (sp?) are at 760. BAD! Total cholesteral is at 256. This is the reason for the Tricor. Anyway, you have given me more information than he did! Thanks!

 
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Re: Could this be the Tricor I am taking?

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Thank you for your reply!
I find it strange that this doctor (new) didn't know these things. I also couldn't find anything online about it. My first thought was shingles (no I haven't had it before) as I remember reading that it made your skin painful. I will be seeing him again in a month. If this isn't better by then, I am off this medication. I took Lipitor with no side affects. My tryglisorides (sp?) are at 760. BAD! Total cholesteral is at 256. This is the reason for the Tricor. Anyway, you have given me more information than he did! Thanks!

Momma: you can tell you doctor that they information i gave you is from Lexicomp online. It is a service that is used by major medical centers, pharmacologists, doctors etc.

 
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Re: Could this be the Tricor I am taking?

This is a list of possible side effects for tricor. Usually statins are worse than fenofibrates though.



SIDE EFFECTS

CLINICAL

Adverse events reported by 2% or more of patients treated with fenofibrate during the double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, regardless of causality, are listed in the table below. Adverse events led to discontinuation of treatment in 5.0% of patients treated with fenofibrate and in 3.0% treated with placebo. Increases in liver function tests were the most frequent events, causing discontinuation of fenofibrate treatment in 1.6% of patients in double-blind trials.


BODY AS A WHOLE: Chest pain, pain (unspecified), infection, malaise, allergic reaction, cyst, hernia, fever, photosensitivity reaction, and accidental injury.

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Angina pectoris, hypertension, vasodilatation, coronary artery disorder, electrocardiogram abnormal, ventricular extrasystoles, myocardial infarct, peripheral vascular disorder, migraine, varicose vein, cardiovascular disorder, hypotension, palpitation, vascular disorder, arrhythmia, phlebitis, tachycardia, extrasystoles, and atrial fibrillation.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, increased appetite, gastroenteritis, cholelithiasis, rectal disorder, esophagitis, gastritis, colitis, tooth disorder, vomiting, anorexia, gastrointestinal disorder, duodenal ulcer, nausea and vomiting, peptic ulcer, rectal hemorrhage, liver fatty deposit, cholecystitis, eructation, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, and diarrhea.

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Diabetes mellitus

HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEM: Anemia, leukopenia, ecchymosis, eosinophilia, lymphadenopathy, and thrombocytopenia.

METABOLIC AND NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS: Creatinine increased, weight gain, hypoglycemia, gout, weight loss, edema, hyperuricemia, and peripheral edema.

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM: Myositis, myalgia, arthralgia, arthritis, tenosynovitis, joint disorder, arthrosis, leg cramps, bursitis, and myasthenia.

NERVOUS SYSTEM: Dizziness, insomnia, depression, vertigo, libido decreased, anxiety, paresthesia, dry mouth, hypertonia, nervousness, neuralgia, and somnolence.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Pharyngitis, bronchitis, cough increased, dyspnea, asthma, allergic pulmonary alveolitis, pneumonia, laryngitis, and sinusitis.

SKIN AND APPENDAGES: Rash, pruritus, eczema, herpes zoster, urticaria, acne, sweating, fungal dermatitis, skin disorder, alopecia, contact dermatitis, herpes simplex, maculopapular rash, nail disorder, and skin ulcer.

SPECIAL SENSES: Conjunctivitis, eye disorder, amblyopia, ear pain, otitis media, abnormal vision, cataract specified, and refraction disorder.

UROGENITAL SYSTEM: Urinary frequency, prostatic disorder, dysuria, abnormal kidney function, urolithiasis, gynecomastia, unintended pregnancy, vaginal moniliasis, and cystitis.

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