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Niacin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Niaspan, Vitamin B3, Heliocare Advanced, Niacor, Slo-Niacin, Endur-acin, B-3-50 B3-500-Gr Niacin SR NiaVasc 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.

Reviews for Niacin

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Fra...
  • August 4, 2017

For Depression "The real benefit of niacin is when you take very high doses and consistently. Keep them in your pocket."

10 / 10
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  • Mr ...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 31, 2022

For Depression "I won't go into my story. Depressed, anxiety? Try 1000 mg of niacin a day for a couple weeks. If you do not feel better, stop taking it!"

9 / 10
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  • Rus...
  • September 18, 2021

For Depression "It really helps my depression and keeps me off the alcohol if I take it daily. It's a shame doctors don't use this B vitamin before all the terrible prescribed drugs."

10 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Wae...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 23, 2019

For Depression "Didn't help in my case as I have chronic depression, started with 500 mg flush type up to 3 g per day, not helping I guess only thing I get flushy every day."

2 / 10
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  • Ari...
  • July 13, 2019

For Depression "For anyone who's taking niacin and getting the flush, please consider taking the non-flush niacin, 1,000 to 3,000 mg instead of the regular one."

6 / 10
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  • bra...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • July 25, 2013

Niacin for High Cholesterol "My cholesterol has dropped 21 points since I started taking niacin. The only side effects I experience are flushing of the body (like prickly heat) and itching sensations."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • February 23, 2012

For High Cholesterol "Lowered triglycerides by 50%. Severe muscle ache in legs. Discontinued."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 24, 2009

Niacin for High Cholesterol "I've been on it for about 10 days now, and it seems to be working well."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 25, 2011

Niacin for High Cholesterol "Lowered my cholesterol, but after 6 weeks, I had to discontinue due to hives."

1 / 10
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  • Cyd...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 18, 2018

For Depression "No effect on my mood."

1 / 10
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  • ang...
  • August 26, 2011

For High Cholesterol "The third dose I took affected me very negatively, as I broke out in hives and looked like I had a bad sunburn, and I was scratching like crazy."

1 / 10
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  • der...
  • November 17, 2010

Niacin for High Cholesterol "I use the niacin regularly. My numbers show a slow moderation, my doctor is pleased. I do not use it at night, it disturbed my sleep. Thanks."

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • May 2, 2009

Niacin for High Cholesterol "Seemed to work okay for me."

8 / 10
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  • JRa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 16, 2020

For Depression "Niacin did nothing for my depression, even in larger doses."

1 / 10
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  • Mic...
  • July 15, 2013

For Niacin Deficiency "I discontinued use due to nervousness/anxiety that I felt was caused by the niacin."

2 / 10
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  • JRa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 18, 2020

For Depression "Niacin has done zilch for me."

2 / 10
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  • Feb...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • August 26, 2017

For Depression "How effective is niacin in treating depression? What dose is best? How long to treat?"

6 / 10
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