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 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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just starting the drug so not sure how it will help
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/26/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Stoped taking drug a week before prostate surgery for cancer and never resumed after learning of possible connection with prostate cancer. Had taken drug during entire time that my PSA's went higher and higher, biopsies from negative to suspicious to bingo. It did a very good job of reducing triglyceride level.
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jakes mom | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/20/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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in thirty days my tryglicerides went from 597 to 187. WOW! i also take Tricor which did not make a dent in my number. I have no side effects with this med either.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/19/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Terrible drug. My LDL levels and blood pressure were at healthy levels before taking this drug. Have stopped taking it.
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Whitehair | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/20/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Been taking four 1gm capsules every month for years. Side effect is no arthritic pain because it also acts as anti-inflammatory.
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canoli | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/5/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Lovaza has helped me lower my triglycerides over the years,Great product!!
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/8/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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My Triglyceride level was 1770 when I started taking Lovaza. Three years later it is 74 (yes, 74)! For me a bonus is a huge jump in my HDL and drop in my LDL too! Not a common experience but great b/c I cannot take statins or lopid. Main side-effect has been burping and things taste weird a few hours after I take it. I use an opioid for pain I have due to chronic pancreatitis, and the side-effect from Lovaza that causes loose-stools in some combats the constipation from the opioid treatment. Major issues are the size of the gels (I take all 4gm in one dose to get it over with), and the cost. But I remind myself that OTC omega-3's may or may not have the amount and ratio of EPA/DHA claimed or any at all.Read More Read Less
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hhealth | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/6/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Why would any DR. or patient continue to take Lovaza when a far superior medication can be taken. Vascepa from Amarin Corp is pure EPA. It does not contain DHA which raises your LDL cholesterol. It does not have the A-Fib warning like lovaza either. It does not result in fish burps. Your Dr. is probably getting a kickback to prescribe an inferior product. Talk to your DR>
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tony | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/25/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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First 3 months, fine, triglycerides count went down, but then started to have excessive burping and difficulty swallowing,Dr. said stop taking it. Quit about three weeks ago but condition continues. Waiting to see Dr. to proc
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tony | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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First blood test after initial treatment very positive, waiting to see the next lab test,still taking four per day as prescribed.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/1/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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control of high triglycerides
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/30/2013
Condition: Other
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Lovaza has helped control blood glucose readings. The only negative side effect is chronic diarrhea with remnants of other medications floating in the floating oils.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/23/2013
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I am experiencing severe itching and rash on my arms. My eyes are itchy and burning constantly. Seems to be getting progressively worse. I have eliminated everything I can think of.... now down to Lovaza. I have seen two different physicans; neither mentioned my symptoms as possible side effects of this drug.
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bleuraider | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/14/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Have been taking for years
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sharon | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/8/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Now that I have switched over to Vascepa everything seems better. No more fish burps and my trig are lower and my hdl has gone up. joint pain is better because of the anti-inflammatory impact of Vascepa.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/24/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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firemansdad | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/23/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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larry | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Caregiver
5/23/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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flibr7 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/19/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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bruising on arms...very bad..looks like blood clots under my skin... if I accidently bang my arm it bleeds very bad... I have shown this to doctors and they claim it is called thin skin..I also take plavix... can these two medications combined are causing this terrible problem
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JOANN | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/2/2013
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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