Niaspan
Active Ingredient(s): NiacinFDA Approved: * July 28, 1997
Pharm Company: * KOS LIFE
Category: Cholesterol
Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is an organic compound and a form of vitamin B3, an essential human nutrient.[3] It can be manufactured by plants and animals from the amino acid tryptophan.[4] Niacin is obtained in the diet from a variety of whole and processed foods, with highest contents in fortified packaged foods, meat, poultry, red fish such as tuna and salmon, lesser amounts in nuts, legumes and seeds.[3][5] Niacin as... [wikipedia]
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My, soon to be, former doctor told me that over-the-counter Slo-Niacin damages the liver while Niaspan does not but he c...
5 REPLIESThis medication is indicated for use in managing cholesterol levels. Are there any known side effects? ## SIDE EFFECTS, ...
2 REPLIESExpiration date is 3 years ago. Is it safe to take? Is its efficacy lessened? It's very expensive - hate to dispose ...
1 REPLYexpiration date is 9/2013. Is it ok to take yet? need to take again for cholesterol med. very costly stuff ## Hello, Mik...
1 REPLYMAKE ME FEEL HOT ## interested in side effects that people have experienced taking Niaspan...
1 REPLYused to raise good cholestorol HDL...