Compare Lovaza vs Tricor

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vs Tricor

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Uses of Lovaza

Lovaza is also known by the generic name Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters

USES:
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). It may also raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (e.g., diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels).

Lowering triglycerides and increasing "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes.

Uses of Tricor

Tricor is also known by the generic name Fenofibrate Micronized

Tricor is also known by the generic name Fenofibrate Nanocrystallized

USES:
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may also decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis).

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, drinking less alcohol, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Lovaza and Tricor Have 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

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Lovaza Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Tricor

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clotting Disorder - Blood Coagulation Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

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Tricor Has 21 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lovaza

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Eczema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot Formation in Veins - Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Breathing Changes - Respiration Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Gallbladder - Cholecystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lovaza but not Tricor.

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Lovaza and Tricor Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Lovaza Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tricor

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Tricor Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tricor

Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor but not Lovaza. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Lovaza and Tricor.

Lovaza and Tricor Treat 1 Conditions in Common

High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood - Hypertriglyceridemia is treated by both Lovaza and Tricor.

Lovaza has 2 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lovaza. Lovaza Oral Contraindications (grouped by decreasing seriousness level) Contraindication Warnings Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Lovaza. Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lovaza.

Tricor has 18 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tricor.

Tricor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Tricor.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Tricor.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Rare Progressive Liver Disease - Primary Biliary Cirrhosis is a contraindication of Tricor.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Tricor.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Tricor.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Tricor.

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Tricor.

Biliary Calculus - Gallstones is a contraindication of Tricor.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Tricor.

Myopathy - Muscle Disease is a contraindication of Tricor.

Myositis - Muscle Inflammation is a contraindication of Tricor.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Tricor.

Contraindication Warnings

Agranulocytosis - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Tricor.

Anemia is a contraindication of Tricor.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Tricor.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Tricor.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Tricor.

Thromboembolic Disorder - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot is a contraindication of Tricor.

Lovaza - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Tricor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.