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Is It Safe To Change The Dosage Of Fenobibrate From 48mg To 160mg For Triglycerides?

I am on 48 mg fenofribrate for triglycerides....without any discussion my dr. Changed it to 160 mg fenofibrate.this is the second time she prescribed a new rx w/o any discussion....an ofc. Staff person just called ,after I wrote the dr...and said we discussed this....WE DID NOT how should I handle this? I am 75 yrs old ,in good health,and haven t lost my mind.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021
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Hi,

The dose of Fenofibrate may vary between 40-160 mg depending on the level of LDL and total cholesterol besides the level of triglycerides. The accompanying conditions like kidney or liver functions may result in the decreased doses. However, in elderly as in your case a starting dose of 54 mg or so is recommended which may be increased depending on the response and tolerability of the patient to a maximum of 160 mg per day.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Is It Safe To Change The Dosage Of Fenobibrate From 48mg To 160mg For Triglycerides?

Hi, The dose of Fenofibrate may vary between 40-160 mg depending on the level of LDL and total cholesterol besides the level of triglycerides. The accompanying conditions like kidney or liver functions may result in the decreased doses. However, in elderly as in your case a starting dose of 54 mg or so is recommended which may be increased depending on the response and tolerability of the patient to a maximum of 160 mg per day. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician