Icosapent Ethyl
Warnings
What may interact with Icosapent ethyl?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-beta-blockers like metoprolol and propranolol
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban
-diuretics
-female hormones, like estrogens and birth control pills
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Icosapent ethyl?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding disorders
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to icosapent ethyl, fish, shellfish, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-history of irregular heartbeat
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Icosapent ethyl?
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Follow a good diet and exercise plan. Taking this medicine does not replace a healthy lifestyle. Some foods that have omega-3 fatty acids naturally are fatty fish like albacore tuna, halibut, herring, mackerel, lake trout, salmon, and sardines.
If you are scheduled for any medical or dental procedure, tell your healthcare provider that you are taking this medicine. You may need to stop taking this medicine before the procedure.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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