Icosapent ethyl
Information about Icosapent ethyl
Icosapent ethyl uses
Icosapent ethyl is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How icosapent ethyl works
The exact science of how Icosapent ethyl works in your body is not fully understood. But many clinical studies suggest that it works by decreasing the amount of triglycerides and other fats made in the liver.
Common side effects of icosapent ethyl
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Peripheral edema, Constipation, Gout, Atrial fibrillation, Joint pain, Oropharyngeal pain
Available Medicine for Icosapent ethyl
Expert advice for Icosapent ethyl
- Before taking Icosapent ethyl, tell your doctor if you are allergic to icosapent ethyl; fish, including shellfish (clams, shrimp, lobster, scallops, crayfish, crab, oyster, mussels, others); any other medications; or any of the ingredients in Icosapent ethyl.
- Be sure to mention any of the following: blood thinners, beta-blockers, diuretics, birth control pills, estrogen replacement therapy. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm problems, diabetes, or heart, liver, thyroid, or pancreatic disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.