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    • ICOSAPENT ETHYL (Generic for VASCEPA)

ICOSAPENT ETHYL (eye KOE sa pent eth il) treats high triglyceride levels in your blood. It may also be used to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and hospitalization for unstable angina or a type of heart surgery. It works by decreasing bad cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in your blood. It is a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.


There is no lifestyle interaction information available for this medication.