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Vascepa vs. Lovaza

Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) contains omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and is used to lower triglyceride (TG) levels in adults. When taken together with a statin, icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) can help protect the heart of certain people who are at high risk of heart disease. The medication is taken by mouth twice daily. Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) is available as a brand-name capsule and also has generic alternatives. The most common side effects include muscle and bone pain, swelling in the arms and legs, and constipation.

• Lower the risk of heart problems in adults also taking statins who have high triglyceride levels, and have heart disease or diabetes with at least 2 risk factors for heart disease
• Lower triglyceride levels in adults with very high triglycerides levels when taken together with a healthy diet

• Muscle, bone, and joint pain
• Swelling in arms, legs, hands, or feet
• Constipation
• Gout
• Irregular heart rhythm
• Pain in mouth and throat

• Heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter)
• Allergic reactions in people who have fish allergies
• Bleeding

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza) is made up of two different omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). This medication is used to lower triglycerides (TG) levels in adults. It works best when you're also eating a low-cholesterol diet and engaging in regular exercise. Omega-3 acids (Lovaza) is taken by mouth once or twice per day with food. Some side effects include burping, upset stomach, and changes in your sense of taste.

• Add-on to diet for the treatment of high triglycerides (TG) in adults with TG levels greater than 500 mg/dL

• Burping (4%)
• Changes in taste (4%)
• Upset stomach (3%)

• Fish allergy
• Heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter)
• Risk of liver irritation