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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Treat very high triglycerides
Very high triglycerides can be harmful to your health. You might already have other health problems that put you at risk for very high triglycerides. You can lower very high triglycerides. Start by talking to your doctor about a very high triglyceride treatment plan.
Here are some things that may help lower your very high triglycerides.
†Before you get started on any exercise or diet program, be sure to consult your doctor.
Here's how you can get started:
- Prepare for your doctor visit
Make a list of questions before your appointment - Make healthy food choices
Use the Nutrition Guide - Know your Body Mass Index (BMI)
See the BMI Chart - Track your treatment progress
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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.