Lovaza
(Omega-3 Acid)
Lowers triglycerides.
Our bottom line
Omega-3 Acid is good for lowering triglycerides (fats), but some people can't take it due to allergies.
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- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (omega-3 acid)
Upsides
- Lowers triglycerides (fats) when combined with exercise and a low cholesterol diet.
- In studies, Omega-3 Acid has lowered the risk of stroke and heart attack leading to death, especially in people with high cholesterol or high triglycerides.
Downsides
- You can't take it if you're allergic to fish or shellfish.
- You have to take it with food.
Omega-3 Acid is a cholesterol-lowering medicine. Researchers don't know exactly how it works, but it may help the liver remove triglycerides from your body, and also prevent your body from making more triglycerides.
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (omega-3 acid)
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Dosage forms
- Pill
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Side effect rates for Lovaza (Omega-3 Acid)
- Eructation4%4%1%1%
- Taste perversion4%4%
- Dyspepsia3%3%2%2%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Omega 3 Acid.
People taking Omega 3 Acid felt side effect more
People taking Omega 3 Acid felt side effect less
Manufacturers don’t say how common these side effects are when taking Omega 3 Acid for high triglycerides
- Constipation
- Gastrointestinal disorder
- Vomiting
- ALT increased
- AST increased
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Hemorrhagic diathesis
Risks and Warnings for Lovaza (Omega-3 Acid)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Allergy to fish or shellfish
If you know you are allergic to fish or shellfish, talk to your doctor as Lovaza (Omega-3 Acid) is made from different types of fish and shellfish. They may prescribe an alternative.
Common concerns from people taking Lovaza (Omega-3 Acid)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Take it with food.
- You have to take it with food.