Vascepa side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Vascepa (icosapent ethyl). Common side effects include arthralgia among females and arthralgia among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 5,777 reports 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.
5,777 people who take Vascepa and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Vascepa, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Vascepa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Vascepa, by the time people have been on the drug (< 1 month to 10+ years)? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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How to use the study?
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How the study uses the data?
The study is based on icosapent ethyl (the active ingredients of Vascepa) and Vascepa (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Vascepa:
- Vascepa (5,894 reports)
All Vascepa side effects from A to Z:
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