Niaspan Questions

Would it be prudent to stop Niaspan (6 yrs, 1000mg)before starting Janumet for new onset of diabetes

I have been taking 1000 mg Niaspan for over 6 years and have recently been diagnosed with type II diabetes (A1C>10). Now I have been prescribed Janumet for the high blood sugar. Might the blood ...

Posted 18 days ago • 1 answer •

How do I stop niaspan?

Side effects of stop taking 1000 mg niaspain

Posted 25 Apr 2013 • 1 answer •

Niaspan - Has anyone noticed morning grogginess/confusion?

Posted 7 Feb 2013 • 1 answer •

What is the diffrence in Niaspan and Niacin, B3 otc?

Posted 7 Jan 2013 • 1 answer •

My pharmacist said to halve the Niaspan. Did I negate the time released property of the pill?

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 ...

Posted 6 Feb 2012 • 2 answers •

Niaspan ER - Dose flush free nician have the same effect in lowering cholesterol as regular nician?

I took regular niacin for 6 months, lowered my bad and raised the good by 30%. Switched to niacinamide to lower the cost but my count went back up by 20%. Since found out that niacinamide dose not ...

Posted 21 Jan 2012 • 1 answer • 1 star

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?

Posted 5 Jan 2012 • 2 answers • 1 star

Has anyone had any problems combining Crestor and Niaspan? I noticed that on the "Interactions" are?

Not recommended together.

Posted 18 Dec 2011 • 0 answers •

Is it possible t have a side effect from niaspan be red itchy patches on my hands?

resembling psoriasis? It cracks and feels like my skin is on fire. Please help

Posted 10 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

After 6 months of Niaspan 500 without any real side effects I was increased to 1000 one week ago. I?

... take it at night and haven't slept at all. All night I suffer with flushing and itching. It is like a million bugs are crawling on me, including my eyes. To top it off I am having muscle ...

Posted 20 Aug 2011 • 2 answers •

Where can I find supplement and drug interactions?

What suppliments should be avoided while taking the following drugs: Asprin, 81mg Crestor, 20mg Niaspan, 1500 mg Plavix, 75 mg Toprol XL, 25mg Pantoprazole, 40 mg Benazepril, 5 mg C-Testosterone, 50mg

Posted 18 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

I am writing with a question about what happens when a person stops Niaspan (or Niacin) after a?

long period of use. I took Niaspan for almost two years with a gradually increasing dose. The side effects were tolerable until I reached the 2000 mg dose. At 2000 mg, I had decreased appetite and ...

Posted 26 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

I have started taking Niaspan. How can I reduce or treat the "flushing" side effect?

once I've taken the medicine?

Posted 30 May 2011 • 2 answers •

Can I be having a reaction to Niaspan after taking for several years?

I had a blood transfusion three weeks ago. When i came home that everning i had red, hot, itchy skin from my neck/face down to my thighs. I took my Niaspan at the hosptial before the blood ...

Posted 9 May 2011 • 1 answer •

Niaspan ER - Can this cause muscle pain in only ONE leg only or should I look for another cause?

The pain which can be severe occurs when I lie down.

Posted 17 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •