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Icosapent Ethyl

Icosapent Ethyl is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

This medication is used alongside a diet to help lower high triglyceride levels in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

Lipid levels should be checked before starting treatment, and other causes of high triglycerides should be identified and managed.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Common side effects

Common side effects include muscle and joint pain, swelling in the lower extremities, constipation, gout, and irregular heartbeat.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Icosapent Ethyl 0.5 G Capsule

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.