my eyes get warm and itch
Niaspan ER - does niacin bother your eyes?
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- 23 Jan 2011 by lilleto
- Topics:
- niaspan, niaspan er
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Marvell24 Jan 2011
If these symptoms started after you started taking Naispan then please see your doctor/optometrist. Niaspan can cause serious ocular side effects.
Niacin appears to cause a reversible toxic cystoid maculopathy in approximately 0.7% of patients taking at least 1.5 grams daily. The maculopathy typically has been reversible upon discontinuation of therapy.
Ocular side effects have included amblyopia, sicca syndromes, blurred vision, eyelid edema, and macular edema.
Just be checked for peace of mind.
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