Lopid vs. Lovaza

Lopid(gemfibrozil) andLovaza(omega-3-acid ethyl esters) are used to treat high triglyceride levels.

Lopid is also used to treat very highcholesteroland triglyceride levelsinpeople withpancreatitis, and is also used to lower the risk ofstroke,heart attack, or otherheartcomplications in people with high cholesterol andtriglycerideswho have not been helped by other treatments.

Lopid and Lovaza belong to different drug classes. Lopid is alipidregulating agent and Lovaza is a combination offatty acids.

Side effectsof Lopid and Lovaza that are similar includestomachupset and unusual or unpleasant味道in yourmouth.

Side effects of Lopid that are different from Lovaza include stomach/abdominal pain,nausea, vomiting,diarrhea,headache,dizziness, drowsiness,jointormusclepain, loss of interest in sex,impotence, difficulty having anorgasm, numbness or tingly feeling, unusual taste, or cold symptoms (such asstuffy nose, sneezing,sore throat).

Side effects of Lovaza that are different from Lopid includeback pain,belching, andskinrash.

Both Lopid and Lovaza may interact withbloodthinners andalcohol.

Lopid may also interact withinsulinororaldiabetesmedications, other cholesterol-lowering drugs, orcolchicine.

Lovaza may also interact with birthcontrolpills orhormonereplacement, beta-blockers, ordiuretics(waterpills).

Common side effects of Lopid include:

• stomach upset,
• stomach/abdominalpain,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• joint or muscle pain,
• loss of interest in sex,
• impotence,
• difficulty having an orgasm,
• numbness or tingly feeling,
• unusual taste, or
• cold symptoms such as stuffynose, sneezing,sorethroat.

Lopid may infrequently causegallstonesandliverproblems.

Tell yourdoctorif you notice any of the following unlikely, but serious side effects of Lopid including:

• severe stomach/abdominal pain,
• persistent nausea or vomiting,
• yellowing eyes or skin, and
• darkurine.

Common side effects of Lovaza include:

• back pain,
• upset stomach,
• burping,
• skin rash, and
• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.

Tell your doctor if you experience rare but very serious side effects of Lovaza including:

• easy bleeding/bruising,
• black or tarry凳子, or
• vomitthat looks like coffee grounds.

Lopid (gemfibrozil) is a lipid regulating agent used to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with pancreatitis, and is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with high cholesterol and triglycerides who have not been helped by other treatments. Lopid is available ingenericform.

Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) is a combination of fatty acids used together with diet and exercise to help lower triglyceride levels in the blood. Lovaza is made of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are found in oil from fish, vegetables, and other plant sources. These fatty acids are not made by the body and must be consumed in the diet.

Lopid may interact with blood thinners, insulin or oral diabetesmedication, or other cholesterol-lowering drugs. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Lopid is not recommended for use duringpregnancy. It is unknown if this medication passes intobreast milk.

Lovaza may interact withbirth controlpills or hormone replacement, blood thinners, beta-blockers, or diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor all medications you use. Lovaza should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. It is not known if this medication passes intobreastmilk. Consult your doctor beforebreastfeeding.

The recommended dose of Lopid for adults is 1200mgadministered in two divided doses 30 minutes before the morning and evening meals.

The daily dose of Lovaza is 4 grams per day, taken as a single 4-gramdose (4 capsules) or as two 2-gram doses (2 capsules given twice daily).