I have to call it a miracle. After 4 years on 4 different drugs (Gemfibrozil, Lipitor, Tricor and combo) to lower my high triglycerides w/ varying effectiveness and side effects I ask my doctor to let me try this "natural" solution. Triglycerides and cholesterol plummeted to lowest levels since I had my first blood test 20 years ago (and lower than any of the other drugs my doctor and I tried). ...
Deafness in both ears, eye socket pain, jaw pain, neck and shoulder pain, intense elbow pain, deep hip pain, lumbar pain, mid-back pain, burning eyes, bloating, coughing fits, abdominal pain, gallstones, disintegration of eyesight. I learned too late that it destroys muscle and connective tissue. I was force-fed this stuff following a heart transplant. The heart transplant was made necessary by he...
Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/1/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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I took Lovaza for 2 DAYS and had severe abdominal cramping and constipation. Stopped taking and symptoms have lessened. Not sure if this is the right medication for the job!
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/29/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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lowered triglycerides from 700 to 189 in 2 and a half months but also ate a lot of salmon and went back to gym 45 min, a day
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nadel100 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/25/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Havent used the drug that long,but the results so far is very impressive and no obvious side effects that I am aware of at this point. Will continue to monitor if there are any developing side effects.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/23/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Took one days worth of medicine and experience severe lower back pain.
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Sharon | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/22/2009
Condition: Other
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I don't think I have taken it long enough or on a steady basis because I did not believe it would help my fibromyalgia. My doctor said it usually works right away and did not.
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kymoo | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/19/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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more aches and pains.hope blood test show improvement.
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carguy669 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/15/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Have been on this med for 3wks. Big problem with gas and some cramps.
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danp692 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/11/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Billyray | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/8/2009
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Way to expensive,and not very good at lowering anything but your bank account, I,am getting better results now with 2000mg of fish oil 4 doses a day.and you can take all at once. A whole lot cheaper too!
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/30/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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i have gained weight with this drug, i have a hard time going to the bathroom,i havent had a blood test yet a couple more weeks, has anyone else had these problems?? i do have more aches n pains too that i didnt have before.
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bigguypjm | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/29/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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it has changed the type of foods that I can eat
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donnbert | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/28/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/8/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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2 years ago I took lovaza and my colestrol went down to 160 from 260 I took it for three months It went back up to 260 within a year after I quit taking it. Now its back up to 267, I have been taking it for six months this year and it has not went down at all I dont eat meat , butter or fried foods, Mostly egg whites and very little fruits and veggies I dont eat the latter because when I do My leggs get realy restless at night after I lay down and relax never bother's me in the day time, only at night,Read More Read Less
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sunshinevivian | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/2/2008
Condition: Other
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Recomended for me because of high homosisteine levels,helped with arthroitis in my knee
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dczock | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
11/25/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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my husband cannot take statins as they raised his liver enzymes. So I suggested to his doctor to use Lovaza, they didn't even know it existed!. But it does, and it is much better than STORE brand, because it is a pharmacutical Grade oil, unlike others. I work in a pharmacy and have had experience with this drug. It's has the Least amount of side effects for those who cannot take statins.
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dave | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/23/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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For last two months, taking two 1GM Capsules twice daily. Trigs before at 310, trigs now at 320. No side effects. Doc switched me to Tricor and now I have some reservations. Note: Prescription Lovaza 900 mg contains active ingredients of 465mg of EPA and 375mg of DHA. My old container of Omega 3 Fish Oil from Sam's Club 1000mg contains active ingredients of 180mg EPA and 120mg of DHA. May be of benefit to ask your Doctor to use the over the counter versus paid prescription (may be cheaper.)
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educatednut3 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/15/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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2 years later it brought my trigs down 60%.Now I have a concern. My ears started howling at night and I could't sleep. got off of it.
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hopeful | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/15/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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I had just started this Lovaza but am hesitant about taking it. I had tried to take the over the counter Omega-3 before and discovered it made my body ache so I quit taking it.Body aches stopped. Now the Dr put me on Lovaza (tri-269) and I think this is doing ths same thing with body aches.From my head to my toes I ache. I really don't know how effective this is yet since I just started taking it.If I start with hives and other symtons I will stop taking.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/11/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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I have just been prescribed this med. Am currently on Lipitor and low dose aspirin, with triglyceride level of 350+ and little to no reduction in 6 years of monitoring. I hope my levels and weight drop as some have.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/17/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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I have been on lovaza for 6 months. At 4 months, it had already lowered my triglycerides by 50%. I have lost 20 pounds and I was struggling to lose weight before taking this drug. The only negetive is the cost. I keep doing it because I am a diabetic and have had two types of cancer. It will actually save me money in the long run if I take the weight off and decrease or eliminate the other medications that I take for diabetes.
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