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

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Since starting this drug a little over 3 months ago I have experienced major problems with falling asleep. Even taking the naicin in the morning has not helped. I have to take something every evening to fall asleep and even then it takes me more than an hour. This is new for me. I haven't had problems with flushing and only take 500 mg daily.

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Since starting this drug a little over 3 months ago I have experienced major problems with falling asleep. Even taking the naicin in the morning has not helped. I have to take something every evening to fall asleep and even then it takes me more than an hour. This is new for me. I haven't had problems with flushing and only take 500 mg daily.
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Reviewer: JJ, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

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I have been taking 2000 mg of Niacin for 8 months. My Triglycerides have gone down 149 points.(That's almost unreal) My HDL has gone up 15 points.(Now it's above normal) But my LDL has gone up 40 points.(I guess I can't change my genetics). My doctor recommended increasing to 3000 mg of Niacin for 3 months before she puts me on a low does medication to bring my LDL down. It did take m ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking 2000 mg of Niacin for 8 months. My Triglycerides have gone down 149 points.(That's almost unreal) My HDL has gone up 15 points.(Now it's above normal) But my LDL has gone up 40 points.(I guess I can't change my genetics). My doctor recommended increasing to 3000 mg of Niacin for 3 months before she puts me on a low does medication to bring my LDL down. It did take me several weeks to increase my 50 mg dose to 2000. I ate a non fat snack and took an aspirin 20 minutes before the niacin. I increased 50-100 mg every few days until the dosage was at 2000. There was some flushing, but I'd rather tolerate flushing and itching than be on a prescription medication for the rest of my life. Niacin's few side effects out weighs any dangerous side effects that other medications can cause. I have recommended to others,who have failed with cholesterol lowering prescriptions, to talk with their doctor.
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The burning sensation was very severe, with aspirin not helping at all. It caused extreme pain keeping me from sleeping. The drug stayed in my system through the next day.

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The burning sensation was very severe, with aspirin not helping at all. It caused extreme pain keeping me from sleeping. The drug stayed in my system through the next day.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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Since I have started using this med. I've had itching all over my legs. I have tried anti-itch meds. but they seem to have no effect

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Since I have started using this med. I've had itching all over my legs. I have tried anti-itch meds. but they seem to have no effect
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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