Fenofibrate and Pericarditis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pericarditis is reported as a side effect among people who take Fenofibrate (fenofibrate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Metformin, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pericarditis when taking Fenofibrate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39,402 people who have side effects when taking Fenofibrate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fenofibrate?

Fenofibrate has active ingredients of fenofibrate. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 40,456 Fenofibrate users. Check the latest studies of Fenofibrate.

What is Pericarditis?

Pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium) is found to be associated with 861 drugs and 941 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pericarditis.

On Jul, 29, 2026

39,402 people reported to have side effects when taking Fenofibrate.
Among them, 28 people (0.07%) have Pericarditis.

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Fenofibrate when they have Pericarditis? *

What is the gender of people who have Pericarditis when taking Fenofibrate? *

female: 20 %
male: 80 %

What is the age of people who have Pericarditis when taking Fenofibrate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fenofibrate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pericarditis? *

Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle myocardium): 16 people, 57.14%
Pericardial Effusion (fluid around the heart): 11 people, 39.29%
Nausea And Vomiting: 10 people, 35.71%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 32.14%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 9 people, 32.14%
Constipation: 8 people, 28.57%
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 8 people, 28.57%
Lymphadenopathy Mediastinal (an enlargement of the lymph nodes in the part of the chest that separates the lungs): 8 people, 28.57%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 8 people, 28.57%
Vitamin D Decreased: 7 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 8 people, 28.57%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 14.29%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 2 people, 7.14%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 7.14%
Pain: 2 people, 7.14%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 3.57%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 1 person, 3.57%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 3.57%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 3.57%
Gastric Cancer (stomach cancer): 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fenofibrate (the active ingredients of Fenofibrate) and Fenofibrate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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