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Does Fenofibrate Cause Skin Rashes?

I m diabetic and recently had shingles. I have developed a rash of red bumps on both thighs. I noticed today that my Fenofibric dosage was raised from 45mg to 135mg on my last endocrinolgist visit. I m 8 days into the 135 mg dosage. Do you think this is related?
Sat, 7 Jul 2018
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hi, welcome to "ASK A DOCTOR".
Regarding your question about fenofibrate. Yes, fenofibrate is some time can produce skin rash. It is more common among diabetic and those who take aspirin. around 3.6 % person who is taking fenofibrate have the skin rash. Other side effects are a pain in the abdomen, nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin (jaundice), muscle pain, tenderness, or. weakness.

I suggest you stop fenofibrate and consult your endocrinologist.
Temporary measure you can take such as applying calamine lotion and take some antihistaminics such as fexofenadine.

Hope this will help you.
regards,
Mahendra Thakre
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Does Fenofibrate Cause Skin Rashes?

hi, welcome to ASK A DOCTOR . Regarding your question about fenofibrate. Yes, fenofibrate is some time can produce skin rash. It is more common among diabetic and those who take aspirin. around 3.6 % person who is taking fenofibrate have the skin rash. Other side effects are a pain in the abdomen, nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin (jaundice), muscle pain, tenderness, or. weakness. I suggest you stop fenofibrate and consult your endocrinologist. Temporary measure you can take such as applying calamine lotion and take some antihistaminics such as fexofenadine. Hope this will help you. regards, Mahendra Thakre