Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Do not use this product if you are sensitive or allergic to fish.

• If you have an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have bleeding problems, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have had an organ transplant, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Talk with healthcare provider before using other: aspirin, aspirin-containing products, blood thinners, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, ibuprofen or like products, pain medicines, or vitamin E.

• Stop using this product 14 days before dental procedures or surgery.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Belly pain.

• Abnormal taste. This is usually reversible.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

• Diarrhea. Yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum, or Lactobacillus acidophilusmay help. These products are available at health food stores or in some pharmacies.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Severe nausea or vomiting.

• Severe diarrhea.

• Unusual bruising or bleeding.

• Swelling of legs or belly.

• Difficulty breathing.

• Significant weight gain.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.