Reviewer: brs4533, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I take 500 mg niacin with a separate milk thistle pill (for liver protection) 3 x per day with meals. For me, the secret to minimizing side effects, or doing away with them altogether, is to take the pill with a BALANCED MEAL. By that I mean, one with fat, carbohydrate and protein. E,g, a peanut butter sandwich; toast and eggs scrambled in canola oil; chicken, baked potato, salad. If I take it ... Show Full Comment

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I take 500 mg niacin with a separate milk thistle pill (for liver protection) 3 x per day with meals. For me, the secret to minimizing side effects, or doing away with them altogether, is to take the pill with a BALANCED MEAL. By that I mean, one with fat, carbohydrate and protein. E,g, a peanut butter sandwich; toast and eggs scrambled in canola oil; chicken, baked potato, salad. If I take it only with a snack, I experience symptoms, which decreased with increased length of use. If you can get through the first two weeks, your body does adapt and symptoms lessen. It is worth it to me to not take lifelong medication. Haven't had my cholesterol rechecked yet, but this treatment regime is recommended by conventional medical practitioners and is not an "alternative" or "holistic" treatment.
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Reviewer: happy, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I started with 250mg, then 500mg then 750mg and worked up to 1000mg each for two weeks. I did not need the asprin until I got to the 1000 mg dose. I have experienced some minor flushing and one incident of tinnitus. I am unable to take statins and this is a good option for me as I have a family history of high cholestrol.

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I started with 250mg, then 500mg then 750mg and worked up to 1000mg each for two weeks. I did not need the asprin until I got to the 1000 mg dose. I have experienced some minor flushing and one incident of tinnitus. I am unable to take statins and this is a good option for me as I have a family history of high cholestrol.
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Reviewer: scorpion22, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I'm on my 2nd month taking Niaspan ER 500 MG tablets. I hate it. I have been taking 300 MG Aspirin EC 1/2 hr. before Niaspan to supposedly relieve side effects: burning, itching, flushing. Now my left thigh is extremely sensitive to touch all day long. I don't know if this is related but will be asking my dr. I completely dislike this drug and want to get off it ASAP. My cholesterol ... Show Full Comment

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I'm on my 2nd month taking Niaspan ER 500 MG tablets. I hate it. I have been taking 300 MG Aspirin EC 1/2 hr. before Niaspan to supposedly relieve side effects: burning, itching, flushing. Now my left thigh is extremely sensitive to touch all day long. I don't know if this is related but will be asking my dr. I completely dislike this drug and want to get off it ASAP. My cholesterol is high but there has to be another way. I guess it can be of help if you are fortunate not to have unbearable side effects.
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Reviewer: daswede, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

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I have used 1500 mg of niacin,with zocor and have lowered and kept my total down to 139 and both LDL.and triglicerides below 100

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I have used 1500 mg of niacin,with zocor and have lowered and kept my total down to 139 and both LDL.and triglicerides below 100
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Reviewer: Niaspan, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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This is my fourth day taking Niaspan. I woke up on FIRE!! The burning began from my neck and proceeded to my arms and as the time went on i was developing a similar "alergic" reaction whereas it was boderling hives breakout. I took 500 mg and i am stopping the use of this drug until i understand how it works. For immediate attetntion i took and antihistimine and it seems that it reduce ... Show Full Comment

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This is my fourth day taking Niaspan. I woke up on FIRE!! The burning began from my neck and proceeded to my arms and as the time went on i was developing a similar "alergic" reaction whereas it was boderling hives breakout. I took 500 mg and i am stopping the use of this drug until i understand how it works. For immediate attetntion i took and antihistimine and it seems that it reduced some of the itching, but the burning sensation wore off after an hour of burning pain. I also to Via Venti to help in the circulation, and it almost immediately stopped the swelling and burning. I am so not a believer of Via Venti, but after tonight I will rethink its importance to my diet. For now I will change my diet habits.
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