Discover what makes VASCEPA different
If you’re wondering what makes VASCEPA stand apart from other medications, we have answers.
What’s in VASCEPA?
Cardio protection. Proven by science.
FDA-approved VASCEPA is made up of one active ingredient: icosapent ethyl (IPE), which is an innovative form of EPA.
How VASCEPA reduces cardiovascular risk.
VASCEPA is the first and only FDA-approved medication to lower CV risk in addition to other medications, such as statins, in patients with high triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dL) and heart disease or diabetes with other CV risk factors. The exact science of how VASCEPA works in your body is not fully understood, but years of clinical testing have led to proven results. Ask your doctor about heart protection with VASCEPA.
Are you at greater risk than you think?
VASCEPA does more than triglyceride-lowering medications.
VASCEPA is different from fenofibrates and niacin.
- Fenofibrates (TRILIPIX) and niacin (e.g., NIASPAN) are triglyceride-lowering treatments. They are not FDA approved to be used with statins to reduce CV risk, due to lack of CV benefit and more risk of a serious side effect
- It’s important to note that fenofibrates and niacin didn’t show additional CV benefit when used with statins in clinical studies, and were deemed by the FDA to have more risk than benefit when prescribed with statins. The FDA even removed the indication for these products to be used with statins
- The American Diabetes Association also did not recommend using niacin and fenofibrates with statins, saying that the combination is not generally advised due to added risks
A closer look at fish oil supplements
When it comes to protecting your heart, it’s important to know how fish oil supplements are different from VASCEPA.
Fish oil supplements
- After reviewing decades of research, the FDA found fish oil supplements do not meet the standard required for a significant scientific health claim
- Contain a mixture of ingredients that may be harmful to heart health, and may have a pronounced fishy smell or require smell masking to hide the signs of deterioration/oxidation (rotting)
- Not intended or approved to treat heart disease
- The American Heart Association advises against self-medicating with supplements
- The most expensive product is one that doesn't treat the intended condition.
VASCEPA
- Proven CV benefit in the landmark REDUCE-IT® trial
- Made up of one active ingredient: IPE (icosapent ethyl), an innovative form of EPA
- FDA approved to significantly reduce CV risk in patients taking statins. If you cannot take statins, talk to your doctor about whether or not VASCEPA can help you
- Recognized by medical societies to lower CV risk in patients with heart disease or diabetes and risk factors
When it comes to protecting your heart, the choice is clear: FDA-approved VASCEPA.
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