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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)
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
My GF recently tested positive for nicotine. She hasn t been a smoker for a long, long time.... She ... B complex. Can that NIACIN be the cause of her false positive ? YYYY@YYYY ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Siddartha
( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
nicotine juice.. if I have any nicotine/ cotine in my blood stream they will cancel the surgery..and I hurt so much I can t miss the surgery.....will niacin help detoxify my body and get rid of... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Matt Wachsman
( Addiction Medicine Specialist)
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)
hi, I am quitting cigarettes and am wondering if niacin will help flush out nicotine in my system quicker. I want to rid my body of nicotine to help the process of quitting. Also will it help get rid... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani
( General & Family Physician)
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)
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