Lovaza and Urinary retention - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Urinary retention is reported as a side effect among people who take Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Avodart, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urinary retention 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 Urinary retention?

Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder) is found to be associated with 1,569 drugs and 1,738 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary retention.

On Jul, 21, 2026

16,646 people reported to have side effects when taking Lovaza.
Among them, 42 people (0.25%) have Urinary retention.

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Lovaza when they have Urinary retention? *

What is the gender of people who have Urinary retention when taking Lovaza? *

female: 27.5 %
male: 72.5 %

What is the age of people who have Urinary retention when taking Lovaza? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lovaza? *

What are other side effects people have besides Urinary retention? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 22 people, 52.38%
Back Pain: 20 people, 47.62%
Pain: 19 people, 45.24%
Urination - Painful: 18 people, 42.86%
Chest Pain: 17 people, 40.48%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 40.48%
Stress And Anxiety: 16 people, 38.10%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 16 people, 38.10%
Oral Pain: 16 people, 38.10%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 16 people, 38.10%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 14 people, 33.33%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 4.76%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 4.76%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 4.76%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 4.76%
Pain: 2 people, 4.76%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 2 people, 4.76%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 4.76%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 4.76%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 2.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Lovaza:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Urinary retention:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Urinary retention:

Urinary retention (1,738 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .

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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