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What Are Side Effects And Drug Interaction Of Niaspan??

Triglycerides, 271, Cholesterol, 130LDL, 33 HDL, I have just been given a low fat, low cholesterol Diet. Haven t had a chance to implement. Also gave me Lipitor. On 2 blood pressure medicines and a diuretic. I think Niaspan is a little bit much?
Sun, 20 Dec 2009
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I was prescribed Niaspan but could not take it because of side effects (itching, rashes, flushing feeling). Lipitor, Tricor, and Avapro are my combo and have been for many years.
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What Are Side Effects And Drug Interaction Of Niaspan??

I was prescribed Niaspan but could not take it because of side effects (itching, rashes, flushing feeling). Lipitor, Tricor, and Avapro are my combo and have been for many years.