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PATIENT INFORMATION LOVAZA ( lō-vā-ză ) (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) Capsules Read the Patient Information that comes with LOVAZA before you start taking it, and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your condition or treatment. ® What is LOVAZA? LOVAZA is a prescription medicine for adults called a lipid-regulating medicine. LOVAZA is made of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are natural substances that your body needs. They are found naturally in some plants and in the oil of certain fish, such as salmon and mackerel. LOVAZA is used along with a low-fat and lowcholesterol diet to lower very high triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Before taking LOVAZA, talk to your healthcare provider about how you can lower high blood fats by: step by step Treatment with LOVAZA has not been shown to prevent heart attacks or strokes. LOVAZA has not been studied in children under the age of 18 years. What should I tell my doctor before taking LOVAZA? Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicine, vitamins, and herbal supplements. LOVAZA and certain other medicines can interact causing serious side effects. Especially tell your doctor if you take medicines: T:10” S:9.125” or blood thinners. These include aspirin, warfarin, coumarin and clopidogrel (PLAVIX). Tell your doctor if you are allergic to fish. LOVAZA may not be right for you. Who should not take LOVAZA? Do not take LOVAZA if you: are allergic to LOVAZA or any of its ingredients. What are the possible side effects of LOVAZA? are burping, infection, flu symptoms and upset stomach. Talk to your doctor if you have side effects that bother you or that will not go away. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. These are not all the side effects with LOVAZA. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list. LOVAZA is a registered trademark of the walking for 30 minutes a day can help reduce your risk for heart disease and diabetes. What are you waiting for? Distributed by: Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 June 2008 vim&vigor

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Our Newest Addition
Diabetes Check
Model Behavior
Is it a Sign?
Your Heart: The Owner's Manual
Independence Days
Sidney Poitier
The Right Stuff
Watch and Learn
Up to Speed
Pedi-cures
Shining Stars
Back in Action
Digest This
Healthy Bites
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009 - North Mississippi