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Is it safe to take Tricor with Zetia?

07/17/08

J. Buehner

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Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Dr. Thomas

Fibrates like fenofibrate (Tricor) and gemfibrozil (Lopid, Gen-Fibro, or Jezil) have been linked to a high risk of gallstones when combined with ezetimibe (Zetia). Though this link is not confirmed, the combination is not recommended until further data is obtained.

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