Product Description.:
VASCEPA
capsule , gold , oblong oblong
What is VASCEPA?
VASCEPA is a prescription medicine used along with a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet to lower high levels of triglycerides (fats) in adults.
It is not known if VASCEPA changes your risk of having inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis).
It is not known if VASCEPA prevents you from having a heart attack or stroke.
It is not known if VASCEPA is safe and effective in children.
Who should not take VASCEPA?
Do not take VASCEPA if you are allergic to icosapent ethyl or any of the ingredients in VASCEPA.
What are the possible side effects of VASCEPA?
It is not known if people who are allergic to fish or shellfish are also allergic to VASCEPA.
The most common side effect of VASCEPA is joint pain. Talk to your doctor for medical advice about side effects. As with all drugs, you may experience a serious side effect when taking VASCEPA.
Tell your doctor if you take medicines that affect your blood clotting (anticoagulants or blood thinners).
If you have liver problems and are taking VASCEPA, your doctor should do blood tests during treatment.
Take VASCEPA capsules whole. Do not break, crush, dissolve, or chew VASCEPA capsules before swallowing.
You may report side effects by calling 1-855-VASCEPA or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.