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Are there any medications that interact with vascepa?



Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is a prescription medication used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with high triglyceride levels. According to the sources provided, there are several medications that interact with Vascepa.

One source, drugpatentwatch.com [1], lists the following drugs as having potential interactions with Vascepa:

- Anticoagulants: Icosapent ethyl may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin, or dabigatran.
- Antiplatelet drugs: Icosapent ethyl may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, clopidogrel, or prasugrel.
- Fibrates: Concomitant use of icosapent ethyl with fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis.
- Statins: Icosapent ethyl may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with statins such as atorvastatin, simvastatin, or rosuvastatin.

Another source, drugs.com [2], provides a similar list of potential interactions, as well as additional information on the severity of these interactions. For example, the combination of icosapent ethyl and warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding to a moderate extent, while the combination of icosapent ethyl and aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding to a major extent.

A third source, medbroadcast.com [3], also lists anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, fibrates, and statins as potential interacting medications. This source notes that patients taking these medications should be monitored closely for signs of bleeding or muscle damage.

In summary, there are several medications that interact with Vascepa, including anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, fibrates, and statins. Patients taking Vascepa should inform their healthcare provider of all medications they are taking to avoid potential interactions and should be monitored closely for signs of bleeding or muscle damage.

Sources:
1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/VASCEPA
2. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/icosapent,vascepa.html
3. https://www.medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/vascepa



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