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.
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Patient resources
Use these patient resources to learn more about very high triglycerides and help make the most of your treatment with LOVAZA.
Interactive Tools and Games
- Put LOVAZA to the Test to learn about LOVAZA, an effective medication made from a natural ingredient
- Use Know Before You Go to get answers to questions about very high triglycerides and LOVAZA from a doctor or pharmacist
- Watch Talking about LOVAZA to see what patients have to say about very high triglycerides and LOVAZA
- Make a Doctor Discussion Guide to get questions to ask your doctor
- Send medication and refill reminders to yourself for LOVAZA
Downloads
- Use the Nutrition Guide to help make healthy food choices
- See the BMI Chart to know your Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Use the Triglyceride Tracker to record your triglyceride and
cholesterol levels
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.