{"id":18784,"date":"2017-12-07T16:02:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T10:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18784"},"modified":"2018-08-02T14:24:30","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T08:54:30","slug":"fish-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18784","title":{"rendered":"Fish Oil \u2013 Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Animi-3, Divista, Fish Oil, Lovaza, TheraTears Nutrition<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Nutritional supplement<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name: <\/strong>Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fish Oil comprises of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These fatty acids are found in some specific vegetables and fishes. These acids are not produced in the body and are obtained from the food we consume.\u00a0 They are used for lowering triglycerides and increase the levels of good cholesterol (HDL).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is It Approved By The U.S. FDA?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The U.S. FDA has not reviewed fish oil for safety and effectiveness. Consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Fish Oil:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A large number of benefits of fish oil have been identified so far. Some of them are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treating rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Reducing various risks related to increasing age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Helping you in attaining standard weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treating cardiovascular diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Controlling triglyceride levels in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Fish Oil Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some side effects of this medication are listed below :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Heartburn<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Indigestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A fishy aftertaste<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusual bruising or bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Change in vision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The above-listed side-effects are those which are reported in most cases. It is better to talk to your doctor if you feel uncomfortable after taking this medication. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of Fish Oil:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fish oil should be taken as per your doctor&#8217;s instructions. It is available in the form of capsules that should be swallowed whole at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss the Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you miss a dose, take it at the moment you remember but if the time for next scheduled dose is about to come, it is better to skip the missed dose altogether. Do not try to take an extra dose to make up for the dose missed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you take an overdose, it can give rise to gastrointestinal problems and other adverse effects.\u00a0Immediately consult your doctor and seek medical attention in case of overdose.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Fish Oil:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drugs that interact with fish oil are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">cilostazol (Pletal)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">eptifibatide (Integrilin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">bivalirudin (Angiomax)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">fondaparinux (Arixtra)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">argatroban (<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Argatroban)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">tirofiban hydrochloride (Aggrastat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ticlopidine hydrochloride (Ticlid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">orlistat (Alli)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">prasugrel (Effient)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habits You Must Follow When on Fish Oil:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Leading a healthy life and adding a well-balanced diet to your food habits is a good option if you are on fish oil medication. So, increasing the quality of the food we take we can minimize the usage of fish oil. Quitting drinking and smoking will be an added advantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe Is Fish Oil For Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fish oil is the U.S. FDA pregnancy category C drug. It should only be used if the benefits outweigh risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Since it gets secreted in the breastmilk, its use is not recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions possible due to prolonged use of Fish Oil:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fish oil though generally used as a supplement but it can prove to be harmful if you use it for a prolonged time. Prolonged use may cause bad breath, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn and other side-effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Fish Oil:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fish oil is available in the form of capsules over-the-counter and on doctor\u2019s prescription at various FDA authorized health centers and government hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0Animi-3, Divista, Fish Oil, Lovaza, TheraTears Nutrition Category: Nutritional supplement Generic Name: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid Introduction and Quick Information: Fish Oil comprises of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These fatty acids are found in some specific vegetables and fishes. 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