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I take 1000mg of niacin a day. can this cause kidney stones?
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What for?: Why do you take that much niacin. There are no beneficial effects from taking high doses of niacin. It you insist on taking the supplement, make sure you drink enough water so that your urine is colorless, odorless and watery.
Answered 3/22/2016
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Niacin: Long term use of niacin has a rare association with kidney stones; it appears to be dose related and age related. Mechanism is not clear; one report indicated uric acid stone was associated with niacin. Niacin is a very good medication with benefits; if you take niacin, have uric acid monitored and be sure you stay hydrated with 3 liters fluid per day. The association may be circumstantial
Answered 10/1/2018
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