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I am taking niaspan (niacin). the insert says to take with a low fat snack at night. why low-fat snack? and does it have to be at night? i am so tired i forget
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Niacin: A common side effect is less likely if a snack is taken,if you have no side effects then not snacking makes no difference
Answered 8/13/2018
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