My doctor left and i don't think my new one wants to give me more statins, would i be better off just taking niacin or should i see someone else?

See another doctor: Statins and Niacin are not alternatives. Statins reduce your LDL and have other cardioprotective/antinflammatory effects. Niacins help more with reducing your triglcerides and increasing your hdl.

Statins: You should discuss your status and problems with the new dr. And if you do not feel comfortable then should consider changing drs.

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.