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Have CLL. Prescribed Fenofibrate 140 Mg For Hypertriglyceridemia. Prefered Generic Gemifibrozil 600mg. On Blood Plasma Treatments. Suggest
I have CLL and my general physician has prescribed fenofibrate for hypertriglyceridemia - however, it isn't covered under drug plan - they say gemifibrozil is the preferred generic for this but they are is 600 mg. and fenofibrate is only 140mg. Not sure what to do about asking Dr. about the preferred. Also, I have been taking blood plasma treatments for my CLL, could this cause the hypertriglyceridemia?
Mon, 26 Aug 2013
Hi, The doses are misleading, for one drug the dose of 5 mg may be more, and for another 50 mg may be low dose. So don't worry about the drugs and dosages.
Usually no drugs will increase the hyper triglyserides. So need not worry about this also. Simply follow the doctors advises and be happy.
Thank you.
Usually no drugs will increase the hyper triglyserides. So need not worry about this also. Simply follow the doctors advises and be happy.
Thank you.
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