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Benefits of LOVAZA and omega-3 fish oil

Why LOVAZA?

• LOVAZA is FDA-approved, along with diet, to reduce very high triglycerides
• LOVAZA is an effective medication made from a natural ingredient – omega-3 fish oil
• LOVAZA goes through an FDA-approved 5-step process to create a highly purified omega-3 medication
• LOVAZA has a well-tolerated safety profile
• LOVAZA has not been shown to prevent heart attacks or strokes
• LOVAZA is different from dietary supplements. Supplements are not FDA-approved to treat a specific disease like very high triglycerides

You can learn more about the benefits of LOVAZA by:

• Getting more information about LOVAZA
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Important Safety Information for LOVAZA^® (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)

LOVAZA, along with diet, helps to lower very high triglycerides (≥500 mg/dL) in adult patients.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to fish or shellfish as LOVAZA may not be right for you.

Talk to your doctor about any medical conditions you have and any medications you are taking, especially those that may increase your risk of bleeding. In some patients, LDL (bad) cholesterol may increase. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests before and during treatment with LOVAZA to check your cholesterol and
triglyceride levels. If you have liver disease, you may require additional monitoring.

Possible side effects include burping, infection, flu-like symptoms, upset stomach and change in sense of taste.

How supplied: 1-gram capsule

For more information about LOVAZA, please click here to see Patient Information or full Prescribing Information.