Eicosapentaenoic Acid Benefits & Uses

Eicosapentaenoic Acid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Other Benefits

Depression
High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)
Protein Deficiency

Eicosapentaenoic Acid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Eicosapentaenoic Acid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eicosapentaenoic Acid is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Nosebleed (Read More - How to stop a nosebleed)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Belching
Diarrhoea
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Rash
Itching or burning
Heartburn

Eicosapentaenoic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Eicosapentaenoic Acid safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Eicosapentaenoic Acid for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Eicosapentaenoic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Eicosapentaenoic Acid is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Eicosapentaenoic Acid on the Kidneys?

Eicosapentaenoic Acid does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Eicosapentaenoic Acid on the Liver?

Eicosapentaenoic Acid is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Eicosapentaenoic Acid on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Eicosapentaenoic Acid with Other Drugs

Eicosapentaenoic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Aspirin

Losartan

Valsartan

Diltiazem

Eicosapentaenoic Acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eicosapentaenoic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Is this Eicosapentaenoic Acid habit forming or addictive?

Eicosapentaenoic Acid is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Eicosapentaenoic Acid does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Eicosapentaenoic Acid only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Eicosapentaenoic Acid can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Eicosapentaenoic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eicosapentaenoic Acid

It is safe to take Eicosapentaenoic Acid with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eicosapentaenoic Acid with alcohol.

Unknown