Get Virtual Care
Niaspan
Niaspan 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
Side Effects
Treats
Related questions
A 42-year old asked:
What're the dangers of taking niaspan (niacin)?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
What is niaspan (niacin) used to treat?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 57-year old female asked:
Do you need to take niaspan (niacin) forever?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 28-year old male asked:
Please describe the medication: niaspan (niacin)?
2 doctor answers • 1 doctor weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
How much time does a flushing episode from niaspan (niacin) last?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
Is there a negative reaction between niaspan (niacin) and qualaquin?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
What are the differences between 500 mg niaspan (niacin extended-release) tablets and niacan you can buy otc?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 50-year old asked:
What are the risks of taking niaspan (niacin)?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
What are the side effects of niaspan (niacin)?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
A 61-year old female asked:
Husband experiencing extreme itching taking niaspan (niacin). Anything else he can take?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 62-year old male asked:
Pls see HX on me. Dr.has me on Niaspan (niacin) 500 for high Trigly. What, if any, is the difference from OC Nician @ 1k mg?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 55-year old female asked:
I stopped taking niaspan (niacin) 500mg after having several problems with it. I now feel sick and am very tired. Is this normal.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old female asked:
I know flushing is common with niaspan (niacin) and that is why they have you take it at bedtime but why am i itching and flushing in the a.M?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
Sometimes at nite I wake up feeling like under my skin is on fire. Literally. Is this because of niaspan (niacin)? I take 2000mgs at nite 1 hour after taking b
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A female asked:
Is niapsan %00mg ER anight time or morning medicine? My bottle just says take 1. I have been on niaspan 500mg for 3 years, and zocor. But i don't know if they are taken together or if niaspan is a day or night medicine, or zocor.?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
Could you tell me what are side effects and drug interaction of niaspan (niacin)?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 41-year old male asked:
Does enduracin have higher risk of raising liver enzymes than Niaspan or slo_niacin? All are different formulations of monotonic acid. 2000mg daily
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 43-year old asked:
Is it safe to use niaspan (niacin) while pregnant?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old male asked:
What benefit does niaspan/enduracin have on lpa? Halted aim trial convinced me that niacin to increase HDL has no benefit.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 37-year old male asked:
Am taking Niaspan (niacin). The insert says to take with a low fat snack before bed. I normally eat 1.5 cups of nuts before bed, this is fats. Is it problem?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 37-year old male asked:
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
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 44-year old male asked:
One year of panic attacks from severe side effects of 500mg niaspan (niacin) can develop anxiety?I stopped it a year ago still get anxiety sometimes
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old male asked:
Is OTC slo-niacin or OTC enduracin ask effective as niaspan in lowering triglycerides? All 3 products are extended release versions of nicotinic acid
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
For what reasons might a doctor prescribe niaspan ER and Lipitor (atorvastatin) to reduce cholesterol?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 37-year old male asked:
What are the top 3 ways to raise HDL? I fixed TC/TG/LDL with High fiber, Fish Oil, Guggulsterones, Pantethine, Niaspan, (niacin) but HDL went from 29 to 30
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 33-year old asked:
What is niacin?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
Is 500mg. Of niacin a day to much?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 44-year old asked:
What are the pros and cons of taking niacin?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 49-year old asked:
What is the vitamin niacin b 250mg commonly used for?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 34-year old asked:
What is flush free niacin?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
