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“ Fenofibrate use was associated with a 6% increase in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, a 28% decrease in triglycerides, a 5% decrease in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and a 55% increase in plasma homocysteine (tHcy).”
“Since tHcy is considered an emerging cardiovascular risk factor, the ability of FEN to increase plasma tHcy levels could potentially mitigate the potential of this drug to protect against cardiovascular disease.”
“ Fenofibrate induced a significant increase in both homocysteine and cysteine plasma levels (+35.8 and +18%, respectively, P<0.0001); by contrast, cysteinylglycine remained stable.”
“Abstract Background: The lipid-lowering effect of fenofibrate is accompanied by a rise in plasma homocysteine (HCY), a potential risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE).”
“ Fenofibrate may predispose individuals with high pretreatment HCY towards VTE.”