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Will Niacin Get Rid Of Nicotine

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Dr. Rovena Murati MD

could niacin pills clean bloodstream for a nicotine bloodtest with in two days before the test date? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rovena Murati ( General & Family Physician)
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. Matt Wachsman MD

I have a pre-employment nicotine screening tomorrow for a hospital. Since I haven't smoked in years, but I do use nicotine patches. Will this show up in the nicotine test? If so, will the hospital ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Matt Wachsman ( Addiction Medicine Specialist)
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)

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Dr.  Pragnesh Vachharajani MD

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... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi MD

my husband smoking for 5 to 6 times a day.... here u gave me the drugs to stop smoking nicotine patches, nicotine gums, nicotine sprays, nicotine lozenge, Bupropion, Varenicline. I hear that... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.   Bhanu Partap MD

started having PAC s. I have elevated cholesterol and have taken niacin in the past. It seems when I start on niacin my palpatations increase. Yesterday I was exercising and my palpatations were going crazy ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhanu Partap ( Cardiologist)
Dr.   Bhanu Partap MD

am going to take fish oil and niacin for high cholesterol. is this OK ? am going to take fish oil and niacin for high cholesterol. is this OK? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhanu Partap ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Matt Wachsman MD

Nicotine lozenge and oral thrush. 60yrold female,5 3 , 125 lbs., good general health, no daily medications other than vitamins. In my attempt to quit smoking I recently purchased nicotine lozenges and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Matt Wachsman ( Addiction Medicine Specialist)