Who should not take LOVAZA?

Do not take LOVAZA if you:

are allergic to LOVAZA or any of its ingredients. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in LOVAZA.

What should I tell my doctor before taking LOVAZA?

Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol daily
have diabetes
have a thyroid problem called hypothyroidism
have a liver problem
have a pancreas problem
are allergic to fish. LOVAZA may not be right for you.
are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if LOVAZA can harm your unborn baby.
are breastfeeding. It is not known if LOVAZA passes into your milk and if it can harm your baby.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicine, vitamins and herbal supplements. LOVAZA and certain other medicines can interact causing serious side effects. Especially tell your doctor if you take medicines:

to reduce clotting – known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. These include aspirin, warfarin, coumarin and clopidogrel (PLAVIX).
Know all the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your doctor and pharmacist.

How should I take LOVAZA?

Take LOVAZA exactly as prescribed. Do not change your dose or stop LOVAZA without talking to your doctor.
The usual dose of LOVAZA is 4 capsules:
Take all 4 capsules at the same time, or
Take 2 capsules two times a day
Take LOVAZA at the same time or times each day.
Take LOVAZA with or without food. You may find it easier to take LOVAZA with food.
Do not take more than 4 capsules a day. Taking more than 4 capsules per day may increase the chance of side effects.
Your doctor should start you on a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet before giving you LOVAZA. Stay on this low-fat and low-cholesterol diet while taking LOVAZA.
Your doctor should do blood tests to check your triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and liver function during treatment with LOVAZA.
If you miss a dose of LOVAZA, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you miss one day of LOVAZA, do not double your dose when you next take it.
If you take too much LOVAZA or overdose, call your doctor or Poison Control Center right away.

What are the possible side effects of LOVAZA?

The most common side effects with LOVAZA are burping, infection, flu symptoms, upset stomach, a change in your sense of taste, back pain, and skin rash.
LOVAZA may affect certain blood tests. It may change:
one of the tests to check liver function (ALT)
one of the tests to measure cholesterol levels (LDL-C)

Talk to your doctor if you have side effects that bother you or that will not go away. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

These are not all the side effects with LOVAZA. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list.
How should I store LOVAZA?

Store LOVAZA at room temperature, 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C). Do not freeze.
Do not keep medicine that is out of date or that you no longer need.
Keep LOVAZA out of the reach of children. Be sure that if you throw medicines away, it is out of the reach of children.

General information about LOVAZA
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