Vascepa is it a fenofibrate?

Is Vascepa the same as fenofibrate?

No. Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is not fenofibrate. Vascepa is an omega-3 fatty acid prescription product, while fenofibrate is a different type of lipid-lowering medicine.

What is Vascepa, and what does it do?

Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is a prescription form of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid. It is used to help lower triglycerides in people who need additional treatment beyond diet and other risk-reduction steps.

What is fenofibrate, and how is it different?

Fenofibrate is a fibrate medication. It works differently from omega-3 ethyl products and is also used to treat high triglycerides, but it is not the same drug class as Vascepa.

Are Vascepa and fenofibrate ever used together?

They can be prescribed in combination in some patients when a clinician decides the added lipid-lowering benefit outweighs risks and interactions. Whether that’s appropriate depends on your triglyceride level, other health conditions, and medications.

If you tell me what you were prescribed (Vascepa dose and any other meds) and what your triglycerides or cholesterol results are, I can help you understand how they’re typically intended to fit together.