Question 1

is it safe to consume detox drink, niacin 500 mg, and antioxidents?

Accepted Answer

Detox: What is in the detox drink? What antioxidants are you speaking of?  People take a lot of concoctions without having any idea what's in them because some advertisement says the stuff is good for you. Rarely is there any proof of their claims. I wouldn't slug down any mistery drink if i didn't know what it was.

Question 2

is 500mg. of niacin a day to much?

Accepted Answer

Niacin: 500mg a day is not a large dose.

Question 3

what are the pros and cons of taking niacin?

Accepted Answer

Pros:: May lower your triglycerides and/or raise your HDL.

Cons: side effects including flossing/heat sensation.  Limited to no data on improving outcomes.  (may make your labs look better on paper, but not reduce your risk on MI or stroke)

Question 4

what're the dangers of taking niaspan (niacin)?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Many people get flushing, which is a minor side effect.  Some people get an increase in HDL (good cholesterol) but the value of this change with Niacin has recently been challenged by the aim-high study.

Question 5

can i take niacin with lipitor??

Accepted Answer

Yes: There will be some additive effect on your cholesterol and lipid profile with this combination.  They do not cross react or interfere with each other.  i assume these have been suggested as you have a high lipid profile by laboratory testing.

Question 6

do niacin 500mg increase blood flow?

Accepted Answer

Flushing: Niacin only dilates the tiny vessels in the skin and causes flushing. It does not dilate larger vessels or increase circulation to organs.

Question 7

how can i pass a drug test with slo niacin?

Accepted Answer

You can't: I would no more tell anybody how to falsify a drug test, than I would tell someone how to fake their blood sugar. You are responsible for the consequences of your actions, including drug use.  Drug tests have become very sophisticated, and both the tests and those using them have become quite good at detecting methods to falsify results. Consider getting help for drug problem rather than passing.

Question 8

are niacin pills giving my face a red flush?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Its a common side effect. Its a prostaglandin based reaction and thus nonsteroidals and asprin can be used to treat and prevent flushing. Usually the symptoms improve as the body acclimates to the drug.

Question 9

are nightmares usually a side effect of niacin?

Accepted Answer

Usually not!: Itching and burning sensation of skin most cxommon.  I suspect any uncomfortable feeling can cause a nightmare, but this is not listed as a common side effect.  Low dose Aspirin can negate flushing-itching-burning, in many patients if taken about one hour before niacin.

Question 10

is niacin good and safe to take for depression?

Accepted Answer

No indication: I don't know that it maybe used to treat depression.  However, if use approved medication, it may interfere with hepatic metabolism

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