Vascepa and The flu - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

The flu is reported as a side effect among people who take Vascepa (icosapent ethyl), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D3, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have The flu when taking Vascepa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,777 people who have side effects when taking Vascepa 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 The flu?

The flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus) is found to be associated with 2,177 drugs and 2,717 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of The flu.

On Jul, 20, 2026

5,777 people reported to have side effects when taking Vascepa.
Among them, 25 people (0.43%) have The flu.

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Vascepa when they have The flu? *

What is the gender of people who have The flu when taking Vascepa? *

female: 68 %
male: 32 %

What is the age of people who have The flu when taking Vascepa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vascepa? *

What are other side effects people have besides The flu? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 40.00%
Constipation: 8 people, 32.00%
Dizziness: 8 people, 32.00%
Joint Swelling: 7 people, 28.00%
Sleep Disorder: 7 people, 28.00%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 28.00%
Cough: 6 people, 24.00%
Weakness: 6 people, 24.00%
Depression: 6 people, 24.00%
Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung): 5 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 36.00%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 6 people, 24.00%
Weakness: 5 people, 20.00%
Pain: 5 people, 20.00%
Constipation: 5 people, 20.00%
Abdominal Discomfort: 5 people, 20.00%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 5 people, 20.00%
Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 3 people, 12.00%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 8.00%
Depression: 2 people, 8.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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The flu (2,717 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It 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. 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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