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Can Fenofibrate Be Safely Given When Having Brain Haemorrhage?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Question: my husband had brain homorage in the right frontal lobe in February caused by blood thinner. he has three stints and I need to Know if fenofibrate is safe to use even tho his colestorol and tryglisirides are normal.He is also on a baby aspirin daily. thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is; a maintenance dose can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. You have a good question, and the answer actually depends on various other aspects, they are:

+What is your husbands cholesterol and triglyceride level? If the levels are close to the upper limit of normal, they can easily exceed the normal limit.

+Were the cholesterol and triglyceride levels measured while he was on any cholesterol reducing medications? If yes, then the medications are most probably the reason why his levels are normal. If no, then may be a maintenance dose can be taken just to ensure his levels do not exceed the normal range

I would also like to add that if his levels are normal now, may be he can just take a mild dose (e.g. 40-50 mg per day orally), nothing too much. A small dose like this will not do him any harm, but this medication will be required to prevent any future episodes/strokes

Fenofibrate can be used to just maintain a good and healthy level of cholesterol and triglycerides, as is required in patients with a history of strokes, cardiac events, etc. I hope you understand what I have explained above. And in response to your question, fenofibrate is safe and will not cause any harmful effects when taken at a suitable dosage despite the current cholesterol and triglyceride levels being normal, in such cases a maintenance dose can be taken.

I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
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Can Fenofibrate Be Safely Given When Having Brain Haemorrhage?

Brief Answer: Yes, it is; a maintenance dose can be taken Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. You have a good question, and the answer actually depends on various other aspects, they are: +What is your husbands cholesterol and triglyceride level? If the levels are close to the upper limit of normal, they can easily exceed the normal limit. +Were the cholesterol and triglyceride levels measured while he was on any cholesterol reducing medications? If yes, then the medications are most probably the reason why his levels are normal. If no, then may be a maintenance dose can be taken just to ensure his levels do not exceed the normal range I would also like to add that if his levels are normal now, may be he can just take a mild dose (e.g. 40-50 mg per day orally), nothing too much. A small dose like this will not do him any harm, but this medication will be required to prevent any future episodes/strokes Fenofibrate can be used to just maintain a good and healthy level of cholesterol and triglycerides, as is required in patients with a history of strokes, cardiac events, etc. I hope you understand what I have explained above. And in response to your question, fenofibrate is safe and will not cause any harmful effects when taken at a suitable dosage despite the current cholesterol and triglyceride levels being normal, in such cases a maintenance dose can be taken. I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.