Side Effects With Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters to Report
There are a number of possible side effects with
omega-3-acid ethyl esters that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider, including, but not limited to:
- Chest pain
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
- An unexplained rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Unexplained swelling (especially of the lips, mouth, or throat)
- Wheezing or other breathing problems.
Theoretically,
omega-3 medications could increase the risk of bleeding, although bleeding was not reported as an omega-3-acid ethyl esters side effect in clinical trials. Nonetheless, be sure to let your healthcare provider know if you notice any signs of bleeding, such as:
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Black, tarry stools, bright-red blood in the stool, or vomiting of blood (signs of gastrointestinal bleeding)
- Signs of a hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain), such as vision or speech changes, weakness or numbness in an arm or leg, or a severe headache.
Other Possible Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Side Effects
Rarely reported omega-3-acid ethyl esters side effects include, but are not limited to:
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