Niacin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

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

Niacin has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 111 reviews on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Niacin

Russ
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 Dr's don't use this B vitamin before all the terrible prescribed drugs."

10 / 10

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Wael
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 3g per a day, not helping I guess only thing I get flushy everyday."

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A Wayne
April 15, 2014

Niacin SR (niacin) for High Cholesterol "Been taking for >20 years at 500mg twice/day. Once you get over flushing side effect in first few months, it has been very effective at lowering and keeping cholesterol at healthy level."

9 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

How long does niacin stay in the human system?

braziej
Taken for 5 to 10 years
July 25, 2013

B3-500-Gr (niacin) for High Cholesterol "My cholesterol has dropped 21 points since I started taking Niacin. The only side effects I experience is flushing of the body (like prickly heat) and itching sensations."

10 / 10

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JRano
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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Cyd
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 18, 2018

For Depression "No effect on my mood."

1 / 10

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JRano
Taken for less than 1 month
February 18, 2020

For Depression "Niacin has done zilch for me"

2 / 10

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Anonymous
June 24, 2009

Niaspan (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
May 2, 2009

Niaspan (niacin) for High Cholesterol "Seemed to work okay for me."

8 / 10

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Febru...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
August 26, 2017

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

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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
September 25, 2011

Niaspan (niacin) for High Cholesterol "Lowered my cholesterol but after 6 weeks I had to discontinue due to hives."

1 / 10

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goyap...
June 12, 2013

Niaspan (niacin) for High Cholesterol "Gave me rash/hives."

7 / 10

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angel...
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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derec
November 17, 2010

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

6 / 10

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Micaiah
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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