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    📉 CholesterolER Tablet

    Niaspan

    Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)

    B-vitamin used at high doses to lower LDL and triglycerides and raise HDL.

    Form

    ER Tablet

    Uses

    3

    Side effects

    5

    Category

    Cholesterol

    01

    What is Niaspan used for?

    • Dyslipidemia
    • Low HDL
    • High triglycerides
    02

    Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) side effects

    The following side effects have been reported for Niacin (Nicotinic Acid). Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.

    Flushing
    Itching
    Hyperglycemia
    Hyperuricemia
    Hepatotoxicity
    03

    Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) warnings & precautions

    • Take with food at bedtime to reduce flushing
    • Aspirin 30 minutes before may reduce flushing
    • Monitor liver function

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    Frequently asked questions

    05

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.