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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). ...

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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...

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/16/2024
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 4.0
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Been on it for maybe 18 years. Recent open another bottle, a. Very strong oder, rencid. Can't take it

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Kenneth | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/13/2023
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 1.0
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The production of Lovaza appears to have been subcontracted to a 3rd world country. After 15 years of taking the drug I now find that the jars reek of rancid fish oil and I’m plagued by all the side effects of rancid fish oils (nausea, burping, diarrhea, etc) .

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Irma | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/26/2019
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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1st please go to GoodRX or check other websites or discount card drug companies given out to purchase at much cheaper prices of this and all drug prescriptions; example, my insurance cost $280 Goodrx $100 or less paid $64 last purchase! This drug has brought great lowering of Tri down only with 1 pill a day along with no known side effects in taking over a year. OTC omega 3 did not work including Mega Red for me at all nor did Tricor.

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DN | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2019
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 1.0
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My experience with Ethyl Ester (lovaza generic) is exactly the same as some patients feedbacks: serious leg pain to the extend I tend to go to WE for immediate treatment of which I still not figure out Lovaza's side effects till I read some feedbacks on this website. I stop Lovaza now and my leg pain stop, too.

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Brian | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/23/2019
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 1.3
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Lovaza is a RIP off. Took it for a few years with no meaningful change in triglycerides levels. Then new health plan would not cover it. I switched to otc fish oil from Costco about a year ago. Glucose, sugar and triglycerides readings best in years.

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Lori | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/20/2017
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.3
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I was put on this pill and had to go to the hospital for a rushing heartbeat turned out to be a supraventicular tachycardia attack. In the two months since I have had to drop dose down to half of what my Doctor wants me to take and I still have irregular heart beats sometimes. It always upsets my stomach, makes me bloat and causes awful gas and terrible rotten fish belches. I am looking for over the counter omegas that might work better and cause less problems. According to my pharmacist it is Lavassa or nothing for prescription fish oils, but it seems to me to a overly promoted pill. I know my doctor thinks it is a wonder pill that I should take because we disagree on this pill every time I see her.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/9/2017
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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Never have after taste never have stomach pain or distress, has been good for me at lowering tri's. No farts no ddiscomforts. Have to take 2000 mg in the morning and 2000 gr in the evening very spendy even for generic... but I can count on the amount in each capsule is the same as the next and it is no rancid coming from the pharmacy like a lot of fish oil supplements can be.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/25/2016
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 4.7
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I had been taken Lovaza ( brand name ) for 7 years, because insurance does not want to pay for that, I was given the generic omega 3 which caused pains in stomach and sick on stomach. I had to stop taking the omega 3. I have not been taking anything and now I am feeling very weak,numbers not good

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stinkybum | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/4/2016
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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it made me fart a lot.. my farts would be rank and nasty! which is ok because I really enjoy farting esp in other peoples faces. my turds stunk too

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/30/2015
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.3
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Kimberly | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/11/2015
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 3.0
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Kimberly - 49 trys were 700 +. They have come way down, but now having that real gross fishy taste and my bowel movements smell that way. Its disgusting. I'd rather that than die.

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Rocketlady | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/15/2015
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 1.3
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Didn't lower tryciglerides- that much. Caused Barrett's Esophagus. I stopped taking it 2 weeks ago and feel so much better. Didn't do anything to help with diabetes or other issues either.

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Kajo | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/14/2015
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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Tri went from 382+ down to 188. HDL is on the rise too all after only 90 days.

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Tom | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/9/2015
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.3
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I stared taking Lovaza a month ago all but my try triglycerides were with range of what they should be after being on this and having my labs retaken everything and I do mean everything on the lipid panel has gone up 75 plus points all are in the high range .I will be stop taking this meds as of today ! Never again !!!!

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Stardusty | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/25/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I had been taking Lovaza for about 3 years do help with inflammation caused by Lupus and psoriatic arthritis. I am allergic to all Nsaids so my options to treat inflammation were very limited. I took 2 pills twice daily (total of 4 pills a day) and it really helped with joint pain & swelling. I have always had low triglycerides & low cholesterol put Lovaza did not seem to alter my already low numbers to any concerning degree. Unfortunately I had a change in insurance about 1 year ago and the Lovaza (a formulary drug) was no longer covered by my plan so I had to discontinue use - wow, what a difference in my joint pain! It increased considerably. I tried every OTC fish oil and absolutely none of them gave me the relief I got while taking Lovaza. My husband recently accepted a new job and we once again have insurance coverage that approves the Lovaza prescription. I just started taking it again today and hope I have the same great results I had previously. A wonderful side effect of Lovaza is a big improvement in dry hair and dry skin - it really makes a your skin & hair have a much more youthful glow.Read More Read Less

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kennyv519 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2015
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 1.3
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bad aftertaste, belching up fishy smell/taste, heartburn, gas.. I'd rather have the high tri's!

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/8/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Love it. It helped lower my cholesterol and numbers. Not drastic, but they went from 200 to 170 and didn't change my diet. I also noticed my arthritic knee to begin to feel better and has continued to feel good for the last 4 yrs that I have taken this medication.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/16/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been taking lovaza for 5 years, keeps my numbers down.

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Pepito | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/21/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 4.7
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Trygs went down by using 2 pills a day. Lower backpain also decreased by 80%, and that wasn't even the reason why I was taking it, just the side effect! Never had a burping problem... Keep it in the fridge during the summer months. When traveling with it, the pills get very soft in the heat...

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2014
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 4.0
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just starting the drug so not sure how it will help

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