Omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of high trigylcerides and cholesterol in men and women using atypical antipsychotics

Do you have HIGH TRIGLYCERIDE or CHOLESTEROL levels?
Are you taking an atypical antipsychotic?

If you are a woman or man ages 18-75 and:

• Have high triglycerides or high cholesterol
• Are taking one of the following medications: clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), risperidone (Risperdal),
aripiprazole (Abilify), ziprasidone (Geodon), quetiapine (Seroquel), paliperidone (Invega)?
• Are not currently taking triglyceride or cholesterol-lowering medication other than a statin

You may be eligible for a research study for the treatment of your high triglycerides or cholesterol with omega-3 fatty acids. Participants will receive study medication and monitoring of their triglyceride levels at no cost, and will be compensated up to $200 over the course of the 16 week study.

For information, please call: (617) 726-2912 or email skfowler@partners.org

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