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Medicines fenofibrateQuestion & answer

fenofibrate · Medicine question

Can fenofibrate cause gallstones?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Gallstones and related complications are recognised adverse effects, and fenofibrate is contraindicated in known gallbladder disease.

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Fenofibrate 200 mg Capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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