Fenofibrate + Metformin
Information about Fenofibrate + Metformin
Fenofibrate + metformin uses
Fenofibrate+Metformin is used in the treatment of diabetes with high cholesterol.
How fenofibrate + metformin works
This is a combination of two medicines: Fenofibrate and metformin. Fenofibrate is a lipid-lowering medicine which works by lowering the levels of triglycerides in blood, while raising the levels of good cholesterol. Metformin is a biguanide which decreases the production and absorption of sugar in the body and allows better use of existing insulin. Together, they provide better reduction in cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart diseases in diabetic patients.
Common side effects of fenofibrate + metformin
Nausea, Altered taste, Flatulence, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Constipation, Increased liver enzymes, Muscle pain, Joint pain