Posted by Joe Bloe on March 19, 2007, at 20:09:33
I looked at this profile for Omacor and found some interesting things mentioned.http://www.drugs.com/omacor.html
I found the side effect profile and some of the warnings surprising.
Here's one:
"FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Omacor passes into breast milk or if this could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old."
Why do they say that it can harm a fetus? I was under the belief that it was beneficial for the fetus and that a pregnant woman should supplement her diet with omega 3s.
Also surprising is this:
"To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor."
Is the liver test required for cholesterol or because Omacor can harm the liver?
I thought this profile was odd, especially for what I feel is a relatively benign side effect profile from health food store fish oil. Is Omacor in any way fundamentally different from store bought supplement fish oil?
poster:Joe Bloe
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