Divista Side Effects

Generic name: omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Note: This document contains side effect information about omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Divista.

Some side effects of Divista may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: oral capsule, oral delayed release capsule, oral liquid

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (the active ingredient contained in Divista) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

• chest pain; or

• uneven heartbeats.

Less serious side effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may include:

• back pain;

• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;

• upset stomach, belching; or

• mild skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: oral capsule, oral delayed release capsule, oral liquid

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects including eructation (4.9%), dyspepsia (3.1%), anorexia, constipation, dry mouth, dysphagia, colitis, fecal incontinence, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal disorder, increased appetite, intestinal obstruction, melena, pancreatitis, tenesmus, and vomiting have been reported.

General

General side effects including infection (4.4%), flu syndrome (3.5%), back pain (2.2%), pain (1.8%), enlarged abdomen, asthenia, body odor, chest pains, chills, suicide, fever, generalized edema, fungal infection, malaise, neck pain, sudden death, and viral infection have been reported.

Other

Other side effects including taste perversion (2.7%) and lymphadenopathy have been reported.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects including rashes (1.8%), alopecia, eczema, pruritus, and sweating have been reported.

Cardiovascular

One study concluded that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduced heart rate and QRS duration in heart transplant recipients who were presumably devoid of vagal intervention. These findings suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may modify the electrophysiologic properties of the myocardium itself.

Cardiovascular side effects including angina pectoris (1.3%), arrhythmia, bypass surgery, cardiac arrest, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, migraine, myocardial infarct, myocardial ischemia, occlusion, peripheral vascular disorder, syncope, and tachycardia have been reported.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects including rheumatoid arthritis, arthralgia, arthritis, myalgia, pathological fracture, and tendon disorder have been reported.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects including edema, hyperglycemia, increased ALT and increased AST have been reported.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects including depression, dizziness, emotional lability, facial paralysis, insomnia, vasodilation, and vertigo have been reported.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects including asthma, bronchitis, increased cough, dyspnea, epistaxis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, rhinitis, and sinusitis have been reported.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects including cervical disorder, endometrial carcinoma, epididymitis, and impotence have been reported.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects including anaphylactic reaction have been reported.

Oncologic

Oncologic side effects including neoplasm and central nervous system neoplasia have been reported.

Ocular

Ocular side effects including cataract have been reported.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects including hemorrhagic diathesis have been reported.

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