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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
I had an aortic aneurism and had a stent put in. Does niacin cause danger to this stent doing it's job. Can niacin or taking erectile dysfunction medication cause an expansion of the aorta and cause ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai
( Endocrinologist)
I have just been prescribed pravastatin 10 mg for LDL 124, cholesterol 206. I take niacin ... pravastatin and niacin are taken together, please? ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Zotaj Antoneta
( General & Family Physician)
wondering if Lovastatin or Pravastatin would work just as well as they are a cheaper alternative to me. Right now I do not carry drug coverage?? Oh yes I tried ER Niacin but got stomach upset and had to ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Michelle Gibson James
( General & Family Physician)
Ranexa 500 mg twicw a day Pravastatin 80 mg at night Prilosec 20 mg in morning Zolpidem at night. I have a cpap machine 6 months ago. Reminds me of niacin I took once and went nuts like this. ... View answer
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)
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)
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