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Niacor is a cholesterol/lipid lowering agent which is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Cholesterol lowering drug

Brands

Niaspan • Tredaptive

Generic Drug

Niacin

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Flushing
Vomiting
Nausea
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Heartburn
Numbness or tingling
Low blood pressure
Paresthesia
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

High cholesterol
Condition
Hyperlipidemia
Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Condition

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