Niacin and Rash: What Users Say

• toc...
• October 16, 2011

For High Cholesterol "After two years of taking 1 g per day, I developed a rash; at first with itch, then it seemed to be like a very bad sunburn. Areas affected included ankles, legs, thighs, belly, and biceps. A trip to the doctor, I stopped taking and went home to lots of cool showers. After a week of walking around the house naked (just the touch of clothes caused burning and itching), the rash has begun to subside."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2009

Niacin for High Cholesterol "After a few days of taking this medication, I was awoken in the middle of the night with the warm red rash on my abdomen, which was also extremely itchy. After 3 consecutive nights of the same reaction, I discontinued the medicine and called my doctor. He changed my prescription to another cholesterol medicine."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• September 25, 2011

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

• 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."