Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa) Tips from Pharmacists

• Take icosapent ethyl capsules with food. This medicine may not work properly if you take it on an empty stomach.

• Do not cut, crush, chew, or dissolve the capsules. Swallow them whole with water.

• Eat a healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and get regular physical activity.

• Keep all your medical and laboratory appointments during treatment. Your healthcare provider may want to check triglyceride blood levels periodically.