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19 People found this comment helpful

I have not been taking this medication long enough to know if has helped lower my triglycerides. Based on the research I did before going on Vascepa I am sure it will do that. What I do know is that my mild depression and hot flashes are gone and my joint pain seems to be less. I know it sounds crazy but I looked up EPA which is primarily what Vascepa is and it appears all of these things can be...

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5 People found this comment helpful

About one week into taking it and I have hives on my belly and a rash on both forearms like poison ivy. Not worth it.

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Sylvia Brown | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/16/2023
Condition: Stroke Prevention
Overall rating 1.0
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After receiving the COVID booster I had a TIA with no side effects from it. My doctor prescribed Vascepa to prevent another TIA or stroke because I can't take Statins. After two doses I stopped Vascepa because something was wrong. Things got worse instead of better. My hands and feet felt like they were on fire. Then I collapsed and ended up in the hospital. After a week in the hospital the doctors determined that the Covid Booster was attacking the Vascepa. I now have drug induced Neuropathy in my feet and hands.A nightmare I wouldn't wish on anyone. Be careful.Read More Read Less

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Brenda | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/30/2022
Condition: Changes Involving Fatty Deposits in the Blood Vessels
Overall rating 2.0
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I m taking vascepa for 7 weeks and I have constipation and I cannot sleep . I will check my blood today at the lab to see if it many any difference on my cholesterol otherwise I will stop taking this which is 350.00 a month . When the cardiologist told me about omega fish oil I got excited thinking it was the real thing but it’s synthetic .

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Vascepa | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/9/2022
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on Vascepa for years my triglycerides we're close to 700s now they are normal I take Vascepa along with Rosuvastatin everyday for over 5 years and I've been on other meds to control my levels but they didn't work until I changed Drs and he put me on both the meds and my levels have been normal for about 4 years thanks to Vascepa I recommend to everyone of my friends and family and even at Drs office when they say that there levels are high. Thank you for the great job in making an amazing drug.Read More Read Less

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Cathy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/29/2022
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.3
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I felt off. Could tell there were some changes in me. It caused some of my meds to stop working. My doctor has taken me off of this medicine. I just want to get it out of my system and don't know how.

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lyte_speed | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/27/2022
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Heart Attack
Overall rating 3.3
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Didn't decrease my cholesterol (bloodwork at three months) but there were no side effects

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Disappointed | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/24/2022
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Heart Attack
Overall rating 1.0
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My Cardiologist put me on this and said it was a cleaner fish-oil than over the counter. Long story-short, it almost killed me in many ways. Worse year of my life. Had a fistula surgery. when I left the hospital, my pants were saturated in blood and blood running down my leg. Went back to hospital. They thought they fixed it and happened again. Over one year and another "Corrective surgery attempt" It still would not heal and would have blood in stool. Also Heart rythem issues, dizzy spells, shortness of breath, Extreme muscle and back pain, Pain in toe because it causes Gout. All my doctors just blew it off as anxiety and need for more exercise. I was always fit and in good shape. After these pills it paralized my life and doctors just kept saying "Oh your numbers look good" Must be anxiety and need for larger shoes. It was so scary I was praying to live for one more year to get my stuff in order for the family before I died. I'm type 1 diabetic and stroke is the leading cause of death. I felt like I was having a stroke on a regular basis and they all just said it's just anxiety and to do breathing exercise and yoga. OMG! So I stopped taking these pills and within 5 days I feel great and back to exercising again and not heart racing etc. Body aches went away and finally surgery wound is slowly healing. This stuff should not be allowed to be on the market.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/2/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Only took about 3 days because it caused nausea and headache for me,

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Sylvia Brown | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/29/2022
Condition: Stroke Prevention
Overall rating 1.0
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After suffering a mild stroke due to the Covid booster my doctor put me on Vascepa. I took it for about three days and stopped because of the side effects. My hands and feet became so painful that I couldn't use them. I collapsed twice and ended up in the hospital for a week. I used to walk 4 miles a day and now I can barely stand up. It has been 3 months and I don't think I will ever return to normal. That stuff ruined my life.

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Callie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/23/2022
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.0
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Been in for two months now, joint pain in elbow and shoulder which I’ve never had before, can’t go my usual 2 mile walks as the pain and heaviness in my legs is unbearable. Came off it yesterday, going for bloodwork next week. Not worth it in my opinion. Would rather be able to go walking.

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S Brown | 65-74 | Other | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/20/2021
Condition: Stroke Prevention
Overall rating 1.7
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I took Vascepa for a week and stopped because of adverse effects Been off of it for three weeks and still having terrible pain in my feet and hands. Can't sleep because of pain. Terrible! Hope it will go away.

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Juju | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/10/2021
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.0
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After extreme diarrhea for weeks I stopped taking v a s e p a. After three weeks I was still passing out pills in stool in whole undigested pills. Have had stool samples analyzed. Barium stomach testing and now cholonoscopy these are undigested pills stored somewhere in my intestines giving me extreme distress!!!

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Ojibway | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/29/2021
Condition: Changes Involving Fatty Deposits in the Blood Vessels
Overall rating 1.7
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Vascepa was nearly poison for me. The muscle and joint pain progressively became unbearable...I could hardly walk. I'm sure it works for some, but sure didn't for me!

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LINDA | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/11/2020
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 1.0
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WORST MEDICINE I HAVE EVER TAKEN, MADE ME SO DIZZY COULD NOT FUNCTION, AND FEELING LIKE WANTING TO THROW UP. YUK YUK YUK. DO NOT TAKE.

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Chaz | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/3/2020
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 4.3
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I was buying generic EPA and with the coupon I switch to Vascepa. Worked nicely. in 2019 I got a btl for $9.00, in 2020, my deductible changed and it is now +$250.00. Have to rethink this because of cost, a bit high.

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darrells | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/24/2020
Condition: Primary Prevention of Heart Attack
Overall rating 5.0
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Started treatment in March 2018, absolutely no side effects. My Blood work is showing improvement and I feel like I've taken control of my heart health. Dont forget to sign up for the coupon at vasecpa savings plan! Also you should know in my opinion these bad reviews are from a competitor that knows V is the real deal. I have 4 co-workers that are now taking V and none of us have any side effects. Game Changer!

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G Miller | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/15/2020
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.0
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My doctor swears by this drug, but it didn't work for me. I took it for 6 weeks and my triglycerides went up!! I use Fenofibric Besylate and it works.. Been taking it for 15 years.

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Miked | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/19/2019
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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Works great, no side effects, I love this drug. People saying they are getting hives and diarrhea from Vascepa are delusional.

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Julie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/8/2019
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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I am not a fan of taking drugs but Vascepa has done exactly what it has suppose to and more. It has improved not only my lipids but has improved inflammation markers and has cleared brain fog. I feel better all over. No side effects. I will happily take it forever. The company has a copay coupon so make sure to get that.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/2/2019
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.3
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About one week into taking it and I have hives on my belly and a rash on both forearms like poison ivy. Not worth it.

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Sincere | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/9/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I've only taken Vascepa for about 35 days now and i feel so much more energized, feel stronger with more stamina when working out at the gym, faster recovery time, breathing is better, sleep better, general mood is better, my memory and thinking process are sharper overall. I really have no complaints except maybe that my knee pains which i have for years still persist and i thought maybe the inflammation reduction benefits from Omega 3 would make it go away as well or perhaps it will over time with the 1 Gram a day of Vascepa i am taking for supplementary diet benefits. I had to convince my Doctor for a prescription, because he said i didn't really need it, he said a better diet with more fish, less meat and exercise would do, as my yearly blood works from October 2018 showed TG=54, HDL=90, LDL=159 & Total=251. But i told my Doctor that Omega 3 has too many other benefits for better health in general and i wanted to take advantage of the $9 Savings Card for 3 months supply of Vascepa from Amarin Corporation, which should last me a year at 1 Gram a day, the only RX purified EPA on the market and so my Doctor agreed, the offer was too good to not take advantage of it. He is eager to see my next bloodworks from my next physical at end of 2019 to compare with 2018 results since my total cholesterol had jumped from 205 in 2017 to 251 in 2018.Read More Read Less

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