Omega-3 and Acne - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acne is reported as a side effect among people who take Omega-3 (cod liver oil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acne when taking Omega-3. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,795 people who have side effects when taking Omega-3 from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Omega-3?

Omega-3 has active ingredients of cod liver oil. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 3,482 Omega-3 users. Check the latest studies of Omega-3.

What is Acne?

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples) is found to be associated with 1,313 drugs and 2,348 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acne.

On Jul, 17, 2026

2,795 people reported to have side effects when taking Omega-3.
Among them, 11 people (0.39%) have Acne.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Acne when taking Omega-3? *

female: 55.56 %
male: 44.44 %

What is the age of people who have Acne when taking Omega-3? *

What are other drugs people take besides Omega-3? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acne? *

Itching: 5 people, 45.45%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 45.45%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 45.45%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 36.36%
Skin Disorder (skin disease): 4 people, 36.36%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 27.27%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 3 people, 27.27%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 27.27%
Skin Discoloration: 3 people, 27.27%
Influenza Like Illness: 3 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 18.18%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 18.18%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 9.09%
Seasonal Affective Disorder (a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter): 1 person, 9.09%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 9.09%
Memory Loss: 1 person, 9.09%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 9.09%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Iga Nephropathy (kidney disease- condition prevents the kidneys from filtering waste): 1 person, 9.09%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 cod liver oil (the active ingredients of Omega-3) and Omega-3 (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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