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A member asked:
Heard there is new med out for tg ? vasepa? any review, experience? side effects? etc
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For high chlesrtrol: Vascepa is a omega-3 fatty acid derivative which reduces triglyceride levels , safety and effectiveness is not clear, more is written in stock market journals , than medical journals. We all have to wait and see.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Helpful New Med: Vascepa is a new fda approved omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil) indicated for use with diet to reduce triglyceride (tg) levels over 500. It is different from other omega-3 therapy (dha+epa) in that vascepa is 98% pure epa. Dha+epa therapy decreases tg, but frequently raises ldl-c and does not lower LDL particle number. Epa lowers tg, lowers LDL particle number and does not raise ldl-c.
Answered 12/10/2013
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