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Prescribed for High Cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV - Elevated VLDL, Niacin Deficiency, Pellagra, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type V - Elevated Chylomicrons VLDL. Niacin SR... View more

Atorvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. Prescribed for High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous... View more

Simvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, it may cause muscle pain particularly at higher dosages. Prescribed for High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous... View more

Prescription and OTC

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Niacin SR side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: hemorrhagic stroke, arthralgia, diarrhea, nasopharyngitis.

See the full atorvastatin side effects document.

See the full simvastatin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.43 - $0.63
Cost* $21.53 - $31.70

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 40 mg
Per Unit* $0.27 - $0.95
Cost* $27.19 - $95.00

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other niacin brands include: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Endur-acin, HDL Benefit, Niacor, Niaspan, Slo-Niacin Lipitor FloLipid, Zocor

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1 hour

14 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 96 drugs are known to interact with Niacin SR:

  • 12 major drug interactions (29 brand and generic names)
  • 72 moderate drug interactions (226 brand and generic names)
  • 12 minor drug interactions (144 brand and generic names)

A total of 324 drugs are known to interact with atorvastatin:

  • 42 major drug interactions (134 brand and generic names)
  • 248 moderate drug interactions (715 brand and generic names)
  • 34 minor drug interactions (244 brand and generic names)

A total of 274 drugs are known to interact with simvastatin:

  • 55 major drug interactions (218 brand and generic names)
  • 209 moderate drug interactions (547 brand and generic names)
  • 10 minor drug interactions (50 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using niacin together with alcohol. You should avoid drinking alcohol, it... View more
  • Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of atorvastatin. This can increase the risk of side... View more
  • Atorvastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of alcohol may... View more
  • Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels of simvastatin. This can increase the... View more
  • Simvastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of alcohol may... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

December 17, 1996

December 23, 1991

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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