Lovaza and Lip swelling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lip swelling is reported as a side effect among people who take Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lip swelling when taking Lovaza. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,646 people who have side effects when taking Lovaza from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lovaza?

Lovaza has active ingredients of omega-3-acid ethyl esters. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 17,340 Lovaza users. Check the latest studies of Lovaza.

What is Lip swelling?

Lip swelling is found to be associated with 1,246 drugs and 1,582 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lip swelling.

On Aug, 11, 2026

16,646 people reported to have side effects when taking Lovaza.
Among them, 40 people (0.24%) have Lip swelling.

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Lovaza when they have Lip swelling? *

What is the gender of people who have Lip swelling when taking Lovaza? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Lip swelling when taking Lovaza? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lovaza? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lip swelling? *

Swollen Tongue (swelling of tongue): 17 people, 42.50%
Gait Disturbance: 11 people, 27.50%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 11 people, 27.50%
Pain: 11 people, 27.50%
Rashes (redness): 10 people, 25.00%
Drug Ineffective: 10 people, 25.00%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 9 people, 22.50%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 9 people, 22.50%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 9 people, 22.50%
Irritability: 9 people, 22.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 9 people, 22.50%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 9 people, 22.50%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 22.50%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 8 people, 20.00%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 5 people, 12.50%
Radiculopathy (a set of conditions in which one or more nerves is affected and does not work properly): 5 people, 12.50%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 3 people, 7.50%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 5.00%
High Density Lipoprotein Abnormal: 2 people, 5.00%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 2 people, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on omega-3-acid ethyl esters (the active ingredients of Lovaza) and Lovaza (the brand name). 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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