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Originally Posted by Kathi49
Daisymay,
I take Lovaza (prescription fish oil) and have had no burps as of yet. And it said on the prescription insert not to take flax oil and I would assume flaxseed. It may have something to do with the strength of the fish oil though.
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This is what the recommendation is:
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Lovaza Oral Uses
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). It may also raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (e.g., diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels).
Lowering triglycerides and increasing "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes.
How to use Lovaza Oral
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth, usually once or twice a day with a meal or as directed by your doctor.
Do not substitute other omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil products (e.g., nonprescription products, vitamins, supplements) for this product without talking with your doctor first. They may not contain the same amount and type of fatty acids.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time(s) each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high triglycerides do not feel sick.
It is very important to continue to follow your doctor's advice about diet and exercise. It may take up to 2 months to get the full benefits of this drug.
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http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/lovaza.htm
What this is saying....is this:
This dose of Lovaza was used in trials to show a of lowering a triglycerides (the only thing tested for in studies). In order to achieve this one cannot substitute other things and expect results. It also says use OUR product only so we MAKE the MONEY we expect to. Like all brand name companies spending $$ on sales people and advertising...they want to protect their product from competition.
I lowered my triglycerides 50% with only one fish oil regular strength daily, along with 1 flax oil and evening primrose. (we dropped the primrose later).
Now people with horrendous triglycerides over 500 need a more dramatic dose schedule. Mine went from 385 to 170-180-- and have never returned to the previous #. I have had techs tell me they draw blood from some people with elevated triglycerides, and watch the fat rise to the top of the tube in a separate layer! This is when the range is over 800.
My personal take on EFA supplementation, is that it is better to take the flax oil because the benefits include more than for EPA synthesis. Males have a problem with lower conversion rates to EPA and therefore are more needful of fish oil.
Right now I use a double strength enteric coated capsule daily, some times two, for anti-inflammatory effects for my arthritis and allergies.
Taking flax oil in ADDITION should have no effect IMO. For people with EFA deficiencies, there are OTHER benefits besides just lowered triglycerides.
Your whole body will benefit.
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