Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

Comment:
i take niaspan.it has worked wonders for my cholesterol but the flushing and itching keep me up half the night.asprin doesn't help.ive been on it for 3 months

Comment:
i take niaspan.it has worked wonders for my cholesterol but the flushing and itching keep me up half the night.asprin doesn't help.ive been on it for 3 months
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

Comment:
Prescribed for triglycerides....three weeks ago. Extreme flushing and burning/tingling sensations. Aspirin doesn't seem to help. Curious about the "non-flushing" variety.

Comment:
Prescribed for triglycerides....three weeks ago. Extreme flushing and burning/tingling sensations. Aspirin doesn't seem to help. Curious about the "non-flushing" variety.
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Reviewer: dog, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

Comment:
The flushing I can handle but the itching that lasts for hours is insane. I've stopped using this drug. Aspirin did not help

Comment:
The flushing I can handle but the itching that lasts for hours is insane. I've stopped using this drug. Aspirin did not help
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Reviewer: Ellen, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

Comment:
You must take flush-free niacin to prevent the itching and rash. It works wonderful. According to an article in Prevention Magazine, you must take at least 2000 mg/day to lower your HDL and triglicerides. My next cholesterol check is in 2 months, and I can't wait to see the results.

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You must take flush-free niacin to prevent the itching and rash. It works wonderful. According to an article in Prevention Magazine, you must take at least 2000 mg/day to lower your HDL and triglicerides. My next cholesterol check is in 2 months, and I can't wait to see the results.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Consumer)

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I took just one night and the side effects frightened me. I woke up and felt like I was sleeping on a bed of hot coals. My face was swollen and I had red circles under my eyes. I looked like I had on a fright mask. I had a hard time functioning at work the next day. I can't take the statins because I get really bad leg aches. Trying to lower my cholesterol by diet.

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I took just one night and the side effects frightened me. I woke up and felt like I was sleeping on a bed of hot coals. My face was swollen and I had red circles under my eyes. I looked like I had on a fright mask. I had a hard time functioning at work the next day. I can't take the statins because I get really bad leg aches. Trying to lower my cholesterol by diet.
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