Niacin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Niaspan, Vitamin B3, Slo-Niacin, Heliocare Advanced, Niacor, B-3-50, B3-500-Gr Niacin SR NiaVasc Endur-acin HDL Benefit …show all brand names

Niacin has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 117 reviews on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.

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P K...
October 10, 2010

For High Cholesterol "I have been taking 3,000 mg, 1,500 twice a day, of non-time-released niacin for 8 years and have maintained my cholesterol levels at around 125-130 for that time. This is a drop of about 30 points for me. It was recommended by my doctor. He also gave me instructions on how to work up this dosing level over a 6-week period. I only have occasional flushing issues, usually after missing a dose, these are usually mild and last less than 5 mins."

10 / 10

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Taken for 5 to 10 years
February 27, 2019

Niacin for High Cholesterol "I have been taking Niaspan 2000 for the last 8 years with okay results. But the last time I went to the doctor, my cholesterol was 220. The doctor put me on Zetia since I cannot take statins. Unfortunately, Zetia had the same reaction on my body as statins: terrible joint pain. After only 10 days, I had to stop. I was hoping it would be the answer, but it wasn't. I went back on Niaspan. I watch what I eat and have been a vegetarian for 45 years. The doctor said it was hereditary that my liver makes too much cholesterol and it was not my diet. I am at the end of my rope now if the Niaspan stops working. Suggestions?"

7 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
November 6, 2017

For High Cholesterol "I have been taking niacin for 14 days and developed a severe allergic reaction that landed me in the ER! I looked like I was burnt, and the pain was unbearable! I had to have three shots of EpiPen before I got any relief! Why does it take so long for this medicine to cause an allergic reaction? I am just lucky that the pain woke me up, otherwise, I wouldn’t be writing this!"

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Fra...
August 2, 2017

Niacin for High Cholesterol "Had high triglycerides for more than a decade. Was on Niaspan for much of that time. Little or no impact on my numbers (continually had 400-level triglycerides or higher). My daughter, a nursing student, suggested I look at something different. Finally moved to Lopid. Take 1 pill when I wake up and one 30 minutes before my evening meal. Since taking Lopid, I've not had a number higher than 150, and I'm eating what I want. I realize that Niaspan might work for some. But if it's not working for you, I strongly recommend trying Lopid."

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GLA...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 18, 2014

Niacin for High Cholesterol "Niaspan was prescribed by my doctor for lipid protein little a. My cholesterol was about 400+. I took one dose (500 mg) at night, and within 30 minutes, I was in the emergency room with anaphylactic shock. I don't remember much of anything until I woke up the next morning and was told how bad it almost was for me. I take 8 statins to maintain a cholesterol of 200."

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October 27, 2010

Niacin for High Cholesterol "I've been taking it for five years now. I've only had one episode of flushing since starting this medication. I took a Zantac at the same time as the 2000 mg Niaspan, and I woke up feeling like I was on fire. But I've had no problems since then."

10 / 10

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Ari...
July 27, 2019

"My experience with niacin has been a good one. I am taking 3,000 mg daily, and it has helped with sleep and anxiety. For anyone who's using the flush niacin, please switch to the FLUSH-FREE, and you won't have to deal with the flush problem."

10 / 10

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Tra...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
July 18, 2014

Niacin for High Cholesterol "Off it completely for 2 days now. Acid reflux much better and, more importantly, no pronounced heartbeats or racing. Feeling normal again, thank God. I truly believe, after my experience with both Niaspan and Crestor, that they actually starve your heart of the oxygen it needs if you're an athlete. Heart rate problems or potential arrhythmias may not be revealed in people who have more sedentary lifestyles. The fact that the new recommendation is to stack CoQ10 with the statins should prove that they can rob your heart of energy when you work it hard during intense exercise."

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March 10, 2015

Niacin for Hyperlipoproteinemia "I must be really rare because my condition is low cholesterol. My body does not produce enough niacin. My bad cholesterol is at a normal range, so are my lipids. I have been on Niaspan for at least 6 years. My cholesterol levels have been steady since. I am at the maximum dose of 2000 mg a day. The only problem with it is the flushing. I hate it! I take it at night with a bowl of cereal and a 325 mg Entrophen to reduce the flushing."

9 / 10

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Me-...
October 31, 2016

For High Cholesterol "I take a small amount, maybe 1/4 cup, of applesauce with my niacin or Niaspan at night and have no flushing. It also works with half of an apple. It must be the pectin in the apples that stops the flushing, but it works 100% of the time for me. But I've been having problems at night-indigestion, a weird feeling in my chest, itching, and sleeplessness, so I am going to start taking it in the morning."

9 / 10

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Gen...
Taken for 10 years or more
June 8, 2024

"I have taken 3500 mg of niacin for about 15 years, and nobody really thinks I'm schizophrenic or bipolar. I very seldom have hallucinations and delusions. I also take Xanax, 1 mg Zyprexa, and 20 mg Abilify."

10 / 10

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Alm...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 9, 2018

For Niacin Deficiency "I had a horrible reaction to it. My skin felt as though it was burning from the inside, I was covered in hives, my breathing became very weird, and I had chills — which resulted in shaking uncontrollably. Ended up going to the hospital."

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January 16, 2015

Niacin for High Cholesterol "I have been taking 1500 mg at bedtime for about 4 years. It has lowered my cholesterol some, but I'm also taking Zetia and Crestor too at this time. (I have familial high cholesterol about 380.) I have flushing, but it is mild compared to regular niacin, which I could never tolerate. Flushing is worse if I forget and skip a day. Drinking water helps with the flushing."

8 / 10

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Eir...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 26, 2016

For High Cholesterol "Started taking Niacin-B3 500 mg a month ago at bedtime. About 3 weeks into it, I would wake up with stomach pains with the feeling of vomiting, I also had loose bowels, legs hurt, dry skin, and itchy rash. Stopped taking the meds instantly and called my doctor. Still suffering with rash and itch."

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COM...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 8, 2017

For High Cholesterol "I have been taking niacin ER for about 2 weeks and have many headaches at night and waking up all times of the night due to pain. I am on CPAP also, which I think does not help. Plus, joint pain during the day. I just don't like the feeling with this drug."

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Mir...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 8, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I started on niacin flush 500 mg for high cholesterol, and after the initial flush and rush, I was well and felt better. Then, after a couple of months, my feet and hands started to get white, and I was feeling faint. I was scared and discontinued niacin flush for good."

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Anonymous
September 19, 2017

Niacin for High Cholesterol "I had never taken a medication that had me in fear for my life like Niacin. The pain, redness, flushing, rash, and drooping of the face was horrible only after the second pill. It is a very worrisome medication, I would never take it again."

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Dog...
November 29, 2020

For Depression "So I took 250 mg niacin tonight before bed, and OH MY GOSH, YICKS!!! I woke up roughly an hour after taking it, and my whole body felt like it was burning, and I had a major panic attack as a result. Such a nightmare. Almost went to the emergency room thinking it was an allergic reaction. Will probably try the no-flush type. Anyone else trying this, just letting you know if you suffer from severe anxiety like me, take with caution and understand the side effects so it doesn’t take you by surprise like it did me. Still lying here trying to calm myself down. P.S. Will update after trying the no-flush type, because I NEVER want to go through that again!!!"

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Gui...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 13, 2018

For Depression "It cured my depression at 3g a day. It cures schizophrenia and bipolar and also aids in constipation to combat antipsychotics."

10 / 10

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Bee...
October 1, 2011

For Depression "Great for depression and great for my hair."

10 / 10

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Bot...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 22, 2020

For Depression "Completely cured my depression."

10 / 10

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dur...
June 25, 2016

For Depression "Helped anxiety sleep 500mcg 2x a day"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 3, 2021

For Depression "Niacin is the cure for depression and cannabis-induced psychosis."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 23, 2021

For Depression "I love niacin. I look forward to the flush and always feel quite relaxed after. Overall, it does a lot for depression and anxiety symptoms."

10 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
July 21, 2019

For Depression "Lowered my feelings of anxiety and depression, but raised my blood sugar to prediabetes levels. Make sure to monitor your blood glucose levels if you take niacin."

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