What is the most important information I should know about omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use it in larger amounts
or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
This medication is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet,
exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
If you miss a dose, use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for
the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do
not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
There may be other drugs that can affect omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Tell your
doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes
vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a
new medication without telling your doctor.
Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you think you have
used too much medicine, or if you have any of these
signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or is especially bothersome.
What is omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in oil from certain types of fish,
vegetables, and other plant sources. These fatty acids are not made by the body and must be
consumed in the diet. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids work by lowering the body's
production of triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides can lead to coronary artery disease, heart
disease, and stroke.
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are used together with diet and exercise to help
lower triglyceride levels in the blood.
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
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