User Reviews for Lovaza oral

Cannot consume tablet because of esophogus problems. I puncture tablet and squeeze medication into applesauce. Pharmacist said this is incorrect. Any advice?

Triglycerides from 650 to 335 to 150 in one year with no side effects.

My husband started this med and in two weeks he had a subconjunctival eye hemorrage. He'd had issues with bleeding but didn't realize this med could also cause it. Folks who've had ulcers or bleed easily should be aware of this side effect.

Within three days, I broke out with severe itching throughout my body. I immediatly stopped the medication and sent the company a message requeting information concerning cures for the itching. They sent me a message back requesting the name of my physician. I had already spoken with my physician and he prescribed XYZAL which made the condition worse. In fact, within an hour, a rash appeared throughout my body. All athis occurred two months ago. I was unable to sleep due to the itching and within a week, I became very weak and tired from loss of sleep. I went to the Emergency Room and the physician on duty gave me some medication (steriods) and sleeping pills which helped. The medicatioin was very helpful as the rash and itching disappeared. Now, two months later, the itching has reappeared. My pharmacist recommended that I use Hydrocortisone which helps but it takes a lot of time for it to be helpful. The itching and rash disappeared again, but within a week, it reappeared. I do not recommend this medication to anyone as people using it may expereince the terrible itching problem I am currently suffering. If you use it, plan on losing a lot of sleep. Read More Read Less

I was told that this medication would not cause me to have any allergic reactions. I had extreme bruising, my foot actually turned dark blue, and then my throat and tongue began to swell while I was sitting at my desk. I have no food allergies. I was rushed to the emergency room and had started to turn blue. After this happened and I was taken off the med, I realized that I had been feeling horrible. I feel so much better now. My advice is to be very careful with this medication.

I have been satisfied with the effects. It has brought my triglycerides to a normal level, but my sugars have gone higher....so I'm not sure of the payoff?

This stuff had me sick for entire day. Feverish, flu-like symptoms - nausea, diarreha, fatigue & chills.

I had very high levels of tryglycerides over 600 this medication has brought the levels to 150 I am very pleased with this medication and no side effects

Medication has raised my HDL and lowered my triglycerides. On the negative side my diostolic BP has gone up frm below 120 to an average of 137. Not sure that it is caused by medication but it is the only change in my meds.Have taken kthe drug for 3 months.

I am 64years old, been on drug for 6 months now, and have experienced headaches, extreme gas,blotting, weight gain,shortness of breath, high sugar levels,low grade fevers,loss of sleep.Depression, have worked out and exercised everyday for past two months, and still keep gaining weight. Will not take this drug anymore, even though it decreased my Triglycerides from 238 down to 148. It's just not worth all the pain and effort.

I just started

I am 62 years old and your other survey won't let me in because it doesn't go to age 60. I also have high blood pressure, diabetes, & Crohns disease. High fiber diets (fresh vegetables) kill me and I basically am confined to the bathroom. My doctor told me not to eat any fruit. Pastas kills my sugar levels. My triglyceride levels are 313, HDL 39, LDL 46 and total cholestrol 148. A1C levels 8.4. My doctor has increased my Lovaza from 3 pills a day to 4. Since the increase I'm experiencing cramping in my intestines. Next appointment is the end of Sept.Read More Read Less

I just started this medican today I hope it helps.

after having my triglycerides so high has 1,460 thats right 1,460 i started taking lovaza. the 4 pills a day made me feel just a little flush. so i started taking 2 a day. with in 4 weeks the numbers dropped to 260. and i wasent even dieting that much. i like this drug because its almost all natrual. would'nt change it for anything else.

It seems possible that becaUSE I AM ALSO TAKING COUMADIN IT CAUSES the coumadin to make my blood too thin

The lovaza has helped bring my triglyceride down, but it has caused major itching on my arms. I feel like I have insects running around under my skin. I'm asking to go on something else as this is driving me crazy and my arms are getting sores from me scratching. No amount of anti-itch cream stops this.