1. Cynthia S. Brown Cynthia S. Brown United States says:

    Fenofibrate "might" reduce risk of cardiovascular events.  Fenofibrate was given the okay by the FDA for use in diabetic patients, and is what is now referred to as an "off-label" drug when used in conjunction with treating heart disease and physicians need to make sure that they are explaining this to their diabetic patients.  Just call me a little skeptical when it comes to pharmaceutical companies pushing their off-label drugs through physicians...

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