icosapent

What is the most important information I should know about icosapent?

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What is icosapent?

Icosapent is used together with other medicines (such as statins) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and some types of heart problems that need hospitalization in adults.

Icosapent is used together with a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet to reduce triglycerides (fats) in adults with severely high triglycerides.

It is not known whether icosapent will lower your risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of your pancreas).

Icosapent may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking icosapent?

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease;
• diabetes;
• a thyroid disorder;
• problems with your pancreas;
• a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; or
• if you are allergic to fish or shellfish.

How should I take icosapent?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

You will need frequent blood tests.

Icosapent is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while taking icosapent?

Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol. Icosapent will not be as effective in lowering your cholesterol if you do not follow a cholesterol lowering diet plan.

What are the possible side effects of icosapent?

• fast or irregular heartbeats, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, fainting, or if you feel light-headed; or
• serious bleeding.

Common side effects may include:

• muscle or joint pain;
• constipation;
• swelling of the hands, legs, or feet.
• gout; or
• chest pressure, racing or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, feeling short of breath.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect icosapent?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• a blood thinner --warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect icosapent, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about icosapent.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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