What causes pain in ribs with intake of mega red tablets?
Patient: I started taking Mega Red tablets to help lower my cholesterol and started having pain in both my right and left side under my ribs? When I stop taking it it goes away why am I having this pain? Could it be a connection from the other drugs I take for High blood pressure? Doctor: Hello,Mega red is a supplement which contains omega-3 fatty acids. It does not cause pain in the side of the ribs as a side effect. I suggest to do a chest X-ray for further evaluation.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician