Product Description.:
LOVAZA
capsule , transparent , yellow , oblong oblong
White ink
Important Safety Information for LOVAZA? (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)
LOVAZA, along with diet, helps to lower very high triglycerides (� 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-cholesterol levels 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
LOVAZA is a prescription medication made from omega-3 fish oil. And since you may have to keep taking your medication even when your triglyceride numbers begin to drop, it's good to know that LOVAZA has an excellent safety profile and a low incidence of side effects.
The most common side effects include:
* Burping, infection, flu-like symptoms, upset stomach, change in sense of taste
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-cholesterol levels 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.
You should always discuss this safety information about LOVAZA and all medications that you are taking with your doctor. Your doctor can review the FDA-approved prescribing information and patient information with you. Please remember that LOVAZA is a medication that is approved to treat a serious health condition, and dietary supplements are food alternatives that are not approved to treat any specific health condition.
