Suggest Treatment For Fenofibrate Induced Myopathy

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

Question: I am a female 64 yrs old. I'm taking 20 mgs of lisinopril and 145 mgs of Fenofibrate every day and wwigh 232 lbs. My A1c is 5.7 has been for years. What does it mean that my thigh feels like it's asleep all the time. It doesn't tingle, and it's not numb. It just feels like it woke up or something. I have no other health problems.

Could this be a side effect of the Fenofibrate?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Finofibrate related myopathy is reported leading to muscular pain and weakness.
The incidence is very less.
Other possibility can be nerve compression at inguinal region causing meralagia paresthetica affecting outer aspect of thigh.
You need to get examined by a neurologist for any sensory loss.
Nerve conduction study may be required.
Discuss with your treating physician regarding reduction in Finofibrate dose.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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