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July 18
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Members shared personal experiences with fenofibrate in response to a question about using it to lower cholesterol when statins and Repatha... Read more

Members shared personal experiences with fenofibrate in response to a question about using it to lower cholesterol when statins and Repatha are not options. Several members reported positive results, including significantly reduced triglycerides, lower ALP liver levels, and no side effects, with one member noting it also cleared up a long-lasting skin rash. A helpful tip was shared about a Repatha copay card directly from the manufacturer that can bring the monthly cost down to as little as $5 to $25.

A myPBCteam Member

Psyllium husk helps reduce cholesterol. You have to
Be careful once it from your meds by a few hours - but it’s safe and effective, also helps digestion. Obviously check with your GI before taking.

July 21
A myPBCteam Member

Hi Mary. Yes, I take fenofibrate. My liver doctor at UCLA had me start it. I had a regular doctor put me on a statin and it drove my liver numbers up so I was taken off of them. My cholesterol numbers go up and down. Don't look at the whole number. See what your numbers are separate.

July 18
A myPBCteam Member

I agree Lynette. Thank you

July 18
A myPBCteam Member

After 1 month on fenofibrate, my triglycerides were reduced by almost 1/2 (they were 360 before fenofibrate) & helped lower alk phosphate #'s a bit. It also cleared up a 3 yr long rash I had on my forearm that drove me nuts that topical remedies didn't help one bit. I personally think that there's no such thing as a med or supplement that doesn't potentially affect the liver. There's pro & cons to everything!!

July 18
A myPBCteam Member

I am on ursodial and fenofibrate it it did the trick on lowering my liver levels. No side effect at all

July 18

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