This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-bile acid resins like cholestyramine, colesevelam, and colestipol
-certain medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin
-certain medicines for diabetes, like glipizide or glyburide
-certain medicines that suppress the body''s immune response like cyclosporine and tacrolimus
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
-colchicine
-ezetimibe
-supplements like red yeast rice

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-gallbladder disease
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your doctor or healthcare provider for regular checks on your progress. Your blood fat levels and other tests will be measured from time to time.

This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips, or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.

This medicine is only part of a total cholesterol-lowering program. Your healthcare provider or dietician can suggest a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet that will reduce your risk of getting heart and blood vessel disease. Avoid alcohol and smoking, and keep a proper exercise schedule.

If you are diabetic, close regulation and monitoring of your blood sugars can help your blood fat levels. This medicine may change the way your diabetic medicine works and sometimes will require that your dosages be adjusted. Check with your doctor or healthcare provider.

This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.

This medicine may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your healthcare provider.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.