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Is Darkening Of Urine A Side Effect Of Niacin?

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Dr.     Bhanu Partap MD

My understanding is that high lp(a) should be reduced with niacin and that statins don’t help. I’m sensitive to niacin and fainted previously from taking one. Are there other alternatives? My # is 199. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhanu Partap ( Cardiologist)
Dr. P. T. Patil MD

), Controlled cholesterol Niacin 300mg/ 2/day. Sudden onset. Decreased urination from 8 to 10 times/day to 2/day, urine clear.. Chills-leg cramps-fatigue. BP normal-133/72. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. P. T. Patil ( Urologist)
Dr. Nsah Bernard MD

I need to know if generic slo-niacin is as consistent in its content of active ingredients as prescription Niaspin? My main concern is my insurance will pay for Niaspin but not slo- niacin. Thanks. XXXXXXX ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nsah Bernard ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Rahul Kumar MD

Hi -- I have been using niacin to control my cholesterol , and it's worked quite well. Used to take a statin , but I understand they're hard on the liver . I also just read that non-flush niacin is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Prasad MD

do Aleve liquid gels contain niacin ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prasad ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

niacin between now and 4 pm thursday,what odds do i have of passing a 4:30pm urine test? ... monday.regular weed smoker but 24hrs to 1 and a half days clean.vomited a few times and took four niacin... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

ingested, so.. I have 2 questions.. Does Niacin help with UTIs? Also could niacin make my urine test ...I had an UTI and was told Niacin would help it go away. I had no money and had this at... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr.     Jnikolla MD

Hey so upcoming piss test 1-2 weeks away what s the best way to pass it I m taking niacin but was wondering if anything else would help also would laxatives help since 65% of thc is in feces I m 145 5-7 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jnikolla ( Pulmonologist)
Kathy Shattler MD

I just took some niacin and am experiencing the niacin flush, which concerned me, however, I did learn that this can be normal. My question is how helpful is taking niacin with dealing with depression ... View answer

Answered by : Kathy Shattler ( Dietitian & Nutritionist)
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal MD

don t seem to be getting smaller. However, I wanted to know if I drink Niacin Bound Chromium is it the same as taking Niacin. these are 200 mcg pills will they make me feel the Niacin flush which I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal ( General & Family Physician)