Niacin for Depression User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Niaspan, Vitamin B3, B3-500-Gr, Niacin SR, Endur-acin, Heliocare Advanced, B-3-50, Slo-Niacin, Niacor NiaVasc HDL Benefit …show all brand names
Reviews for Niacin
- Rus...
- September 18, 2021
"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."
- Wae...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 23, 2019
"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."
Frequently asked questions
- Ari...
- July 13, 2019
"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."
- Cyd...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 18, 2018
"No effect on my mood."
- JRa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 16, 2020
"Niacin did nothing for my depression, even in larger doses."
- JRa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 18, 2020
"Niacin has done zilch for me."
- Feb...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 26, 2017
"How effective is niacin in treating depression? What dose is best? How long to treat?"
See also:
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- Mixing Alcohol & Antidepressants: Cause for Concern?
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"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!"