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Vascepa and Dexamethasone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) and Dexamethasone (dexamethasone). Common drug interactions include dehydration among females and diarrhoea among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Vascepa and Dexamethasone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 48 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vascepa?

Vascepa has active ingredients of icosapent ethyl. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 5,894 Vascepa users. Check the latest studies of Vascepa.

What is Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 161,927 Dexamethasone users. Check the latest studies of Dexamethasone.

On Jul, 10, 2026

48 people who take Vascepa and Dexamethasone together, and have interactions are studied.

Vascepa and Dexamethasone drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Vascepa and Dexamethasone, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  4. Ear pain
  5. Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
  6. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  7. Lymphoedema (localized fluid retention and tissue swelling)
  8. Oropharyngeal pain
  9. Red blood cell count decreased
  10. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)

male:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Adverse event
  3. Chronic kidney disease
  4. Dizziness
  5. Ear discomfort
  6. Ear infection
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Gastric disorder (disease of stomach)
  9. Heart rate irregular
  10. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)

What are the common drug interactions of Vascepa and Dexamethasone, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)

60+:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Anxiety disorder
  4. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  5. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  6. Cancer pain
  7. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  8. Fall
  9. Gait disturbance
  10. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 5 people, 10.42%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 8.33%
  3. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on icosapent ethyl and dexamethasone (the active ingredients of Vascepa and Dexamethasone, respectively), and Vascepa and Dexamethasone (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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