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Could Niacin Increase Palpitations?
I have mitral valve regurgitation and sligh left ventricular hytropathy it was diagnosed when I started having PAC's. I have elevated cholesterol and have taken niacin in the past. It seems when I start on niacin my palpatations increase. Yesterday I was exercising and my palpatations were going crazy. I have been doing great until I started back on niacin. I have tolerated exercise well and have had no real episodes of palpatations. Could niacin actually be aggravating the palpatations? Thank you for any information..
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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Yes there are some reported cases of having palpitations following niacin usage but they are transient. Its advisable that you should consult your doctor personally and switch NIACIN with some other appropriate drug.
Good Luck
Yes there are some reported cases of having palpitations following niacin usage but they are transient. Its advisable that you should consult your doctor personally and switch NIACIN with some other appropriate drug.
Good Luck
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