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Niacin. is it a happy pill?

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

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

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 8/27/2013

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