Question 1

what is the definition or description of: niacor allergy?

Accepted Answer

Niacor allergy: Niacor (niacine) is a Cholesterol medication &amp; vitamin. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse reactions see:  http://www.rxlist.com/niacor-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Question 2

what is niacin?

Accepted Answer

Niacin.: Supplementing with 2000-3000mg of flush free Niacin daily can help to control your cholesterol levels quite nicely, even increasing your HDL and converting your LDL to a less harmful subtype.  As a negative, Niacin can cause facial flushing and redness so get the flush free variety.  And have your liver enzyme values monitored, as they can be affected by Niacin use.

Question 3

is 500mg. of niacin a day to much?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

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 6

what is the vitamin niacin b 250mg commonly used for?

Accepted Answer

Lowers chol + TG: Niacin lowers cholesterol, raises the "good" HDL and lowers triglycerides - but at much higher doses than 250.  You need to get up to 1500 mg/day or more to see much effect. The downside is that it can cause flushing and raise both sugar (not good if you are diabetic) and uric acid (not good if you are prone to gout.).

Question 7

what is flush free niacin?

Accepted Answer

Long acting: Niacin is useful to lower cholesterol level and has some other uses.  Taken as a standard pill, it commonly causes an itchy flushing starting about 1/2 hour after swallowing.  "flush free" is formulated usually with delayed release so these side effects are absent or minimized.  This does not affect the potency.

Question 8

is niacin flush dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Just uncomfortable. The mechanism of the flush (vasodilation) is the same mechanism that occurs when you're embarrassed and your face turns red and you feel hot. Uncomfortable, but not dangerous.

Question 9

niacin. is it a happy pill?

Accepted Answer

No: No.It is one component of vitamin b complexes.In high doses it can be used for hyperlipedimia.

Question 10

what amount niacin should i take?

Accepted Answer

None: You're 38. What is your indication for taking niacin? If you have high cholesterol, change your diet and life style.

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