How do members experience Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 19 8
Fibromyalgia 5 2
High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) 5 0
Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia) 5 2
Depressed mood 4 4

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fish taste burps 3
Diarrhea 1
Fishy taste 1
Headaches 1
Heartburn 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 7
None 23

Member evaluations

Sbtiger2001

evaluated on Apr 15, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia): Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

Cindi I Am

evaluated on Mar 16, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Diagnostic assessment: None
  • Side effects: None

tired old me

evaluated on Oct 04, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated triglycerides: Major
  • Side effects: None