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Does Nicotinamide Interact With Niacin?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2017
Question: My Doctor prescribed Red Yeast 600 a day for high cholesterol. In reading interactions I noticed Niacin was on the list. I am taking Nicotinamide 600 2x a day per skin Dr. . Is Red Yeast OK to take?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I will not recommend both at this time!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Red yeast and niacin, especially in elderly, is not recommended except the doctor was aware of this and strongly feels that the benefits outweigh the risk. This is because using both together can cause muscle damage and possible kidney damage. because there are many other drugs for treating high cholesterol, he may want to use one of them.

My advice: Bring this possible adverse interaction worry to the attention of your treating physician. If he makes an informed decision based on the benefits outweighing the potential risk, then go ahead and take it.

I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

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Does Nicotinamide Interact With Niacin?

Brief Answer: I will not recommend both at this time! Detailed Answer: Hi, Red yeast and niacin, especially in elderly, is not recommended except the doctor was aware of this and strongly feels that the benefits outweigh the risk. This is because using both together can cause muscle damage and possible kidney damage. because there are many other drugs for treating high cholesterol, he may want to use one of them. My advice: Bring this possible adverse interaction worry to the attention of your treating physician. If he makes an informed decision based on the benefits outweighing the potential risk, then go ahead and take it. I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.