Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is a prescription medication used to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia. It is important to know that Vascepa may interact with other drugs, which can lead to unwanted side effects or reduce the effectiveness of the medication.
According to Drugs.com [2], there are 68 drugs known to interact with Vascepa, including common medications such as aspirin, clopidogrel, and warfarin. These interactions may increase the risk of bleeding, so it is important to inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any of these medications.
The FDA label for Vascepa [3] also provides a list of drugs that may interact with Vascepa, including fibrates, niacin, and certain statins. These interactions may increase the risk of muscle damage or liver problems, so it is important to inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any of these medications.
It is important to note that this is not a complete list of all possible drug interactions with Vascepa. Before taking Vascepa, patients should inform their healthcare provider of all medications, vitamins, and supplements they are taking to avoid any potential interactions.
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[2] https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/icosapent,vascepa.html
[3] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/202057s019lbl.pdf