Vascepa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)
Vascepa has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 118 reviews on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 39% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Vascepa
- JohnJ
- April 9, 2019
For Hypertriglyceridemia "Used for 9 months. No side effects. Reduced my triglycerides to acceptable levels. Also waiting to see my current A2 levels. They were down when last tested 6 months ago."
- The...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 1, 2019
For Hypertriglyceridemia "Was put on Vascepa for high triglycerides, it a good drug no aches and pains"
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- Aldin...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 24, 2019
For Hypertriglyceridemia "The Vascepa has been very effective in lowing my triglycerides level, from 240 to 30, just in one month."
- Green...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 26, 2020
For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I've been on Vascepa for a year, no side effects, no aches and pains, mind is clearer. The only thing I don't like is the size of the pill."
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- BrianNY
- September 20, 2014
For Hypertriglyceridemia "Great medicine that will help me to live longer. My lipids have improved a lot since I started taking Vascepa 2g."
- Sof
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 14, 2016
For Hypertriglyceridemia "I have been taking Vascepa for three months now and virtually my Triglycerides level didn't change. I had better results with fish oil pills over the counter years ago."
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- Mari...
- January 24, 2017
For Hypertriglyceridemia "It did lower my triglycerides but have experienced severe pain in hands."
- HowardL
- August 15, 2016
For Hypertriglyceridemia "Saw immediate results in triglycerides levels. No noticeable side effects thus far."
- DaveTh
- October 4, 2016
For Hypertriglyceridemia "Just started have used EPA in the past to lower trigs. Mine are in the 400-500 range right now. I've also started a low carb diet (Ketogenic) as this will also help."
- Suzanne
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 3, 2023
For Hypertriglyceridemia "It makes me throw up. Stomach upset. That’s only taking 2 a day. The recommended dosage was for 4 a day."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 28, 2022
For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Developed itching in both arms shoulders to elbows. Discontinued after 7 days."
- Yelena
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 5, 2020
For Hypertriglyceridemia "Average no 140/ 60, after a Vascepa 168/70 with 3 meds for hbp."
- Skinh...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 17, 2020
For Hypertriglyceridemia "Spend $3800 per month for Otezla to keep control of psoriasis and then take Vascepa and flush that $3800 as your psoriasis flares worse than ever. Great for triglycerides, real bad for psoriasis."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 7, 2022
For Hypertriglyceridemia "Vascepa helped lower my triglycerides from 500 to 187. Dr has me on additional Ezetimbe. Lots of side effects with 2nd drug. No side effects w/ vascepa."
- debbie
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 7, 2023
For Hypertriglyceridemia "I started taking 2 g and after day one I had severe joint pain and had no side effects. My triglycerides went from 380 to 140 in 2 months. Wow works great."
- Howie
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 26, 2023
For Hypertriglyceridemia "I have been taking it for years with no side effects, along with Tricor and these drugs have reduced my high triglycerides down to normal or just above normal levels, along with diet and exercise."
- Ken
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 4, 2023
For Hypertriglyceridemia "It lowered my LDL significantly. Easy to take and absolutely no fishy taste. Works great. Happy to have it."
- Bob
- May 27, 2023
For Hypertriglyceridemia "I experienced stomach upset and HR spikes so the medicine was stopped."
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For Hypertriglyceridemia "I have not gone for a blood test yet since starting Vescepa. But I can tell the difference as far as less pain and no side effects."