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Epa

Uses
EPA is an oil that comes from fish. It is used to treat asthma, cancer, arthritis, Lupus, blood clotting, gingivitis (gum disease), high cholesterol, hypertension (high blood pressure), colitis (inflammatory bowel disease), Crohn's disease, and psoriasis. EPA is also used as an antiinflammatory (help with pain and swelling), to stimulate the immune system, and for cardiovascular health, to help prevent heart disease and stroke. It may also be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease. Other names for EPA include:

Storage

Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
Never share your medicine with others.

How To Use

Talk with your caregiver about how much EPA you should take.
The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking EPA.
If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle.
Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.

Side Effects

Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it. Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest . Chest pain . Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin.

Precautions

Tell your doctor if you ... are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement) . are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine . are breast feeding . have a bleeding problem (hemophilia, thrombocytopenia) or diabetes . have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.

Drug Interactions

Before taking EPA, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding . Fish oils, a source of EPA, can be high in vitamin A and vitamin D.
Taking more than 25,000 IU of vitamin A per day, or 800 IU of vitamin D per day is not advised while you are taking EPA . Use only with a doctor's advice if you have diabetes or a bleeding disorder.

CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.