Icosapent ethyl is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How Icosapent ethyl works The exact mechanism by which Icosapent ethyl functions in the body is not fully understood. However, numerous clinical studies indicate that it reduces the production of triglycerides and other fats in the liver.
Common side effects of Icosapent ethyl include musculoskeletal pain (bone, muscle, or joint), peripheral edema, constipation, gout, atrial fibrillation, joint pain, and oropharyngeal pain.