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Is niacin good and safe to take for depression?
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No indication: I don't know that it maybe used to treat depression. However, if use approved medication, it may interfere with hepatic metabolism
Answered 7/29/2014
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Safe, yes.: Effective, probably not. But if it makes YOUR depression better that's all that matters.
Answered 9/5/2014
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