My mom and I were put on the Niaspan together, as we both are highly allergic to all the statins. But she can't afford the Niaspan, so I split my prescription with her. But if we can continue to halve the pills without any serious problems; something is better than doing nothing at all.
My pharmacist said to halve the Niaspan. Did I negate the time released property of the pill?
- Posted:
- 6 Feb 2012 by maltese5boyz
- Topics:
- niaspan, prescription
Details:
Answers (2)
Marvell9 Feb 2012
Agreed with Marvell. Niaspan is prescribed instead of drugstore OTC niacin because it's a special extended-release formulation. Cutting the pill can lead to too much niacin hitting the liver at once, which can be bad news.
As you know, taking Niaspan requires liver function tests (LFTs), so doing this is putting your liver at increased risk. You may not know you have serious problems until you see the bloodwork.
Finally, but cutting your pills, neither of you are getting a therapeutic dose.
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar questions
When changing from Niaspan ER to Slo-Niasan, is there an increased danger of liver disease?
1 answer • 9 Nov 2009 • 
Narcotic analgesics time released?
i need a time released narcotic that is not morpnine,opana, or oxycontin. what is available out there other than these? the ones above i have been ...
2 answers • 16 Feb 2010 •
Oxycodone vs Time Released Oxycontin?
My first visit to the pain clinic and he hands me a script for 120 10/325 mg percocets. He mentioned something about maybe having to go to something ...
2 answers • 31 Jul 2010 • 1 star
What is difference between slo nician and niaspan?
I have been on niaspan for years and it has worked well but have learned that the cost of slo niacin is much less. Should I consider this? I am a ...
1 answer • 26 Sep 2010 •
Niaspan ER - I have not had trouble in the past. But last night when I took my Niasian, I became?
... flushed in a few hours and my face/checks swelled. Never had that happen before, what should I do?
1 answer • 5 Jan 2012 •