Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: What Other Drugs Will Affect Omega 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids


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What other drugs will affect omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?


Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

  • estrogens (birth control pills or hormone replacement);
  • a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
  • a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others; or
  • a diuretic (water pill) such as chlorothiazide (Diuril), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL, Microzide), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), indapamide (Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.



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Last updated: February 09, 2008

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