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What is Omega 3 Fish Oil?

Category: Supplements

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Fish oil is available in various preparations including liquid and capsules. Fish oil is recommended for a healthy diet because it contains the omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors to eicosanoids that reduce inflammation throughout the body.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 1478 287
Multiple sclerosis 286 56
Fibromyalgia 154 34
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 73 17
Support heart health 65 24

Show all 189 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 3468 patients that have taken Omega 3 Fish Oil

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 7
Moderate 20
Mild 56
None 535

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Omega 3 Fish Oil

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fish taste burps 16
Indigestion 7
Diarrhea 5
Bad breath (halitosis) 4
Fishy taste 4
Aftertaste 3

Show all 24 reported side effects

Dosages

Based on patients currently taking Omega 3 Fish Oil

Dosage Patients Percentage
daily 92
1,000 mg daily 16
1000 mg daily 16
2000 mg daily 14
2 x 1,000 mg daily 9
1,200 mg twice daily 8
1,200 mg daily 7
3000 mg daily 6
1 capsule(s) daily 5
1,000 mg twice daily 5

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Why patients stopped taking Omega 3 Fish Oil

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 189
Did not seem to work 126
Expense 85
Personal research 47
Doctor's advice 39
Side effects too severe 26
Course of treatment ended 15
Change in health plan coverage 1
See all 454 patients who've stopped taking Omega 3 Fish Oil

Duration

Currently taking Omega 3 Fish Oil

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 1
1 - 6 months 1
6 months - 1 year 8
1 - 2 years 17
2 - 5 years 46
5 - 10 years 86
10 years or more 115

Stopped taking Omega 3 Fish Oil

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 27
1 - 6 months 116
6 months - 1 year 62
1 - 2 years 97
2 - 5 years 121
5 - 10 years 39
10 years or more 14
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 361
Usually 166
Sometimes 63
Never taken as prescribed 28
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 10
Somewhat hard to take 35
A little hard to take 117
Not at all hard to take 456
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 1
$100-199 2
$50-99 13
$25-49 58
< $25 293
Not specified 251

What people switch to and from

Patients stopped taking Omega 3 Fish Oil and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa) 1
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94 patient evaluations for Omega 3 Fish Oil

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Jul 7, 2017 (Started May 15, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3000 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Rich in Omega 3's which combat inflammation and essential fatty acids vital for brain function not only slow cognitive decline, but can help prevent brain atrophy and improve bone density
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Sep 22, 2016 (Started May 15, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3000 mg Daily
Cost: $50-99 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

May 15, 2017 (Started Jan 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1,000 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: no change
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Mar 29, 2017 (Started Jan 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1,000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 15, 2017 (Started Jan 23, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support brain health)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support heart health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Advice & Tips: No changes
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 30, 2016 (Started Jan 23, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support brain health)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support heart health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Advice & Tips: No changes
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 20, 2015 (Started Jan 23, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Support brain health)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Support heart health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 4, 2015 (Started Jan 23, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support heart health)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support brain health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 10, 2014 (Started Jan 23, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support heart health)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support brain health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
  • 0 helpful marks
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