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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
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)
Will niacin help rid by body of thc? I haven't smoked in 86 days and was tested at 77 days and ... smoking. If I take the normal dosage of niacin will it make my levels spike? I have another test in 5... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Prasad
( General & Family Physician)
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
I take niacin, and have been as well as atorvastatin. I take 325 mg asa prior to taking my niacin, which is taken bid. I am now broke out in little itchy spots all over my upper body. I feel flushed... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Harshit Bhachech
( Dermatologist)
My body is very sore all. It is murder to sit down and get up. I have had this sympathy before but ... Niacin 500mg. I have been told that niacin would not cause this, but I have doubts. What else... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Hiren Hirpara
( General & Family Physician)
niacin now and let s say my test is in 2 weeks, will cotinine still be detected? I ve seen niacin has benefits but I only want to take 500mg a day. And if I stop taking the niacin in lets say a week,... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Varinder Joshi
( General & Family Physician)
hello, recently i got really hot and flush on my arms neck and other small parts of my body. I do take niacin for cholesterol, but the funny thing is, i took it at 8:30am and it is now 7:00pm and i ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Amanullah Baig
( General & Family Physician)
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