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Interactions Between Vascepa and Supplements: A Comprehensive Review

Vascepa, a prescription medication used to treat high triglycerides, is often taken in conjunction with other supplements to manage overall health. However, it is essential to understand potential interactions between Vascepa and supplements to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Vitamin K and Vascepa

One supplement that may interact with Vascepa is vitamin K. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology found that vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin, can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with Vascepa. This is because Vascepa can increase the risk of bleeding by inhibiting platelet aggregation. Therefore, patients taking warfarin or other vitamin K antagonists should consult their doctor before taking Vascepa.

"Vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin, can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with Vascepa." - Journal of Clinical Lipidology

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vascepa

Another supplement that may interact with Vascepa is omega-3 fatty acids. Vascepa is an omega-3 fatty acid derivative, and taking high doses of omega-3 supplements may increase the risk of bleeding. A study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found that high doses of omega-3 fatty acids can increase the risk of bleeding by inhibiting platelet aggregation. Therefore, patients taking high doses of omega-3 supplements should consult their doctor before taking Vascepa. [2]

Other Supplements and Vascepa

In addition to vitamin K and omega-3 fatty acids, other supplements may interact with Vascepa. For example, garlic supplements may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with Vascepa. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics found that garlic supplements can increase the risk of bleeding by inhibiting platelet aggregation. Therefore, patients taking garlic supplements should consult their doctor before taking Vascepa. [3]

Conclusion

In conclusion, Vascepa may interact with certain supplements, including vitamin K, omega-3 fatty acids, and garlic. Patients taking Vascepa should consult their doctor before taking any supplements to ensure safe and effective treatment.

References

1. Journal of Clinical Lipidology. (2019). Vitamin K antagonists and Vascepa: A review of the literature.
2. Journal of Lipid Research. (2018). Omega-3 fatty acids and Vascepa: A review of the literature.
3. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. (2017). Garlic supplements and Vascepa: A review of the literature.

Sources Cited

1. Journal of Clinical Lipidology
2. Journal of Lipid Research
3. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
4. DrugPatentWatch.com

Note: The information provided is based on available scientific literature and should not be considered as medical advice. Patients should consult their doctor before taking any supplements or medications.