NIASPAN Reviews (NIACIN)

Average Rating: 2.7 (694 Ratings)

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NIASPAN  (NIACIN):  Niacin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It is generally used after non-drug treatments have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol. Niacin is also known as vitamin B-3 (nicotinic acid), one of the B-complex vitamins. It may be used with or without other medications. Lowering "bad" cholesterol/triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. Lowering fats may also help reduce the risk of pancreas problems (pancreatitis) in people at risk. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-07-28 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  high cholestrol, raise HDL only had flushing l time, it lasted for about 5min. This was after taking niaspan for 7 days. I take baby asprin at 5:30, then eat at 6, have a piece of wheat bread and a glass of milk with supper, then take niaspan. so far so good. only on 500mg. now, will increase to 1000mg in another week. F 56 25 days
2/3/2005
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 1  high cholesteral Woke up a few hours after going to bed feeling very odd. Turned on the lights to see that I was red all over, and itchy as if I had a bad rash. Very uncomfortable. A cool washrag seems to be making me feel better. M 43 1 days
1/24/2005
 2  high cholesterol itching F 52 2 days
1/23/2005
 4  High Cholesterol Flushing is the only side effect. I take the medication just before sleeping so it never bothers me. Only if I wake up 2-3 hours after taking the medication I see redness and as if skin is hot. Had to increase the dose from 500mg to 1000mg to see benefits. Lowered my LDL by just 20 but HDL increased and VLDL/triglycerides reduced so all the ratios are good. Dr also prescribed Zetia to control the LDL which is still at 150. Dr does not want me to take statins as he feels that the long term effects of statins are still unknown and might not be risk worthy for my age group. M 39 1.5 years
1/18/2005
 1  Increase HDL I stopped taking Niaspan theree days back, still i am having Flushing sympotms.Please give me some suggestions. M 33 3 months
1/13/2005
 5  High Cholesterol/High Triglecrides Flushing bad if I take to early or wake up within 1-2 hrs after going to bed. Sometimes tingeling all over with flushing. BUT WORTH IT TO ACHEIVE THE RESULTING NUMBERS! Taking 2000 mg/day Lowered my triglicerides. Raised HDL and Lowered LDL...all significantly. M 62 6 years
1/10/2005
 4  raise HDL, family history of CHD Seems if I take Niaspan w/chochlate milk, I experience vomiting the next morning, this has happened about 3 times....I take 2000 mgls....No problems otherwise, & will only take it w/traditional skim white milk from now on.... M 35 2 years
1/10/2005
 3  Increase HDL and lower Triglyceride Absolutely no flushing. At times itching and burning sensation on arms and legs with onset after 3-4 hours from dosing and lasts about an hour. Currently on 1.5 g/day. Scheduled to increase it to 2 g/day. After 3 months on 1g/day HDL increase from 29 to 34. No change in Triglyderides. M 31 3 months
1/10/2005
 3  to raise HDL I get a burning sensation on upper part of my body several nights a week, usually 3 to 4 hours after taking medication. The burning sensation usually last about 30 mins to hour. Also developed some skin irritation on arms and back recently that went away. I also have dry skin/itching. Raised my HDL from 28 to 42. I take 1000 mg/day along with an 80 mg aspirin and a snack a half hour before going to bed. M 47 1 years
12/23/2004
 2  to raise HDL I have always taken an aspirin before the Niaspan, as precribed. I was on 500 mg, then raised to 1000 mg. After about 3 months at 1000 mg, however, the aspirin has stopped preventing the HORRID itching and burning of arms and legs that occurs several hours after taking the Niaspan. That happens now about one night out of seven. It is hellish! F 63 10 months
12/19/2004
 3  to lower cholesterol only 1 brief episode of flushing, but itching on back and inner arms has been a problem; recently developed mild acid reflux, which may or may not be related to niaspan. M 72 4 months
12/9/2004
 3  to lower cholesterol only 1 brief episode of flushing, but itching on back and inner arms has been a problem; recently developed mild acid reflux, which may or may not be related to niaspan. M 72 4 months
12/9/2004
 3  HIGH Cholestrol Flushing within 30 minutes to 1 hr after taking. Taking in combination with Lipitor, Asprin, and Folgard. 1000 mg Niaspan. M 55 2 years
12/8/2004
 1  Low HDL Extreme pain & flushing all over body. Migraine trigger. Skin damage (residual rash & burning for days after flushing). Painful swelling of legs and hands. Try anything else first, especially if you're an athlete or otherwise physically active, or a migraineur. F 44 21 days
12/7/2004
 3  to lower triglicerides I think that this medication is causing me to have very vivid and strange dreams. M 46 45 days
11/28/2004
 1  High Cholesterol Flushing and redness - feel like I am on fire - all of a sudden one night!! Do not plan on continuing!! M 49 30 days
11/23/2004
 5  Low HDL Flushing initially Great M 67 7 years
11/8/2004
 4   M 41 5 months
10/13/2004
 2  cholesterol None. See comments. After taking for 2 months (with Tricor) my cholesterol increased over 50 points. M 51 2 months
9/22/2004
 1  lipoprotein(a) - 59 Update: ITCHING!! Insomia, tachycardia, palpitations, minor swelling, petechiea. However, after a dose decrease because of these side effects previously listed, I am getting severe flushing and burning of the skin to the point I am having to take 2 ASAs and benedryl, still can't sleep, and still itching but not as bad. The itching has came out of no where after being on this for a month. Benedryl and Calamine Lotion didn't help. Take aspirin 30 minutes before to help prevent the flushing - also take with food. Could be they increased my dose to fast. But I am itching my skin off to the point of little hemorrages. F 32 35 days
9/6/2004

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