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Can vascepa dosages be adjusted on your own?



Vascepa is a prescription medication used to treat high triglyceride levels in the blood. The drug contains the active ingredient icosapent ethyl and is available in capsule form.

According to the sources provided, it is not recommended to adjust the dosage of Vascepa on your own. The drug should be taken exactly as prescribed by a healthcare provider.

The drugpatentwatch.com website provides information on the patent status of Vascepa, but it does not provide information on dosage adjustments.

The article published in the National Library of Medicine[2] states that the recommended dosage of Vascepa is 4 grams per day, taken as two capsules twice daily with food. The article also notes that the dosage may be adjusted based on individual patient needs, but this should only be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider.

The NPR article[3] explains that Vascepa is a highly concentrated form of omega-3 fatty acids, and that the dosage of the drug is equivalent to eating eight servings of salmon per day. The article also notes that taking too much of the drug can increase the risk of bleeding, so it is important to follow the prescribed dosage.

In conclusion, the sources provided suggest that Vascepa dosages should not be adjusted on your own. The drug should be taken exactly as prescribed by a healthcare provider, and any adjustments to the dosage should only be made under the guidance of a healthcare provider.

Sources:
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4671468/
[3] https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/11/25/781195172/for-heart-heart-eat-fish-or-take-pills-a-dose-of-this-drug-equals-8-salmon-servi



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