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Fenofibrate and Skin hyperpigmentation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin hyperpigmentation is reported as a side effect among people who take Fenofibrate (fenofibrate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Acetylsalicylic Acid, and have Hyperlipidaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin hyperpigmentation 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 Skin hyperpigmentation?

Skin hyperpigmentation (disorders affect the colour of your skin) is found to be associated with 646 drugs and 811 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin hyperpigmentation.

On Jul, 17, 2026

39,402 people reported to have side effects when taking Fenofibrate.
Among them, 15 people (0.04%) have Skin hyperpigmentation.

Could Fenofibrate cause Skin hyperpigmentation?

Among these 15 people:

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

  • female: 13.33 %
  • male: 86.67 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 13.33 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 13.33 %
  • 60+: 73.33 %

What are other drugs people take besides Fenofibrate? *

  1. Novorapid: 10 people, 66.67%
  2. Lantus: 10 people, 66.67%
  3. Acetylsalicylic Acid: 10 people, 66.67%
  4. Amlodipine: 9 people, 60.00%
  5. Metformin: 8 people, 53.33%
  6. Sumatriptan: 2 people, 13.33%
  7. Imcivree: 2 people, 13.33%
  8. Effexor Xr: 2 people, 13.33%
  9. Allopurinol: 2 people, 13.33%
  10. Acetazolamide: 2 people, 13.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Skin hyperpigmentation? *

  1. Skin Discoloration: 4 people, 26.67%
  2. Protein Total Increased: 2 people, 13.33%
  3. Photosensitivity Reaction: 2 people, 13.33%
  4. Lichenoid Keratosis (a skin disorder described by rapid growing, reddish to brown, benign (noncancerous) lesion on the skin): 2 people, 13.33%
  5. Injection Site Mass: 2 people, 13.33%
  6. Hair Growth Abnormal: 2 people, 13.33%
  7. Hair Color Changes: 2 people, 13.33%
  8. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 13.33%
  9. Dry Skin: 2 people, 13.33%
  10. Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Weight Loss: 2 people, 13.33%
  2. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 13.33%
  3. Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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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