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.
What patients say about LOVAZA
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Welcome to Talking about LOVAZA, a collection of stories from people who had success lowering their very high triglycerides with LOVAZA and lifestyle changes. Here, you'll see stories of people who are taking 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.