What is the difference between niacin and Niaspan?

Niacin (nicotinic acid) is a B vitamin that your body uses to help turn food into energy. NIASPAN is a prescription medication that, when used along with diet and exercise, has been shown to provide cholesterol benefits.

Is non flush niacin as effective as regular niacin?

An excellent study by researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine showed that taking no-flush niacin generates virtually no free nicotinic acid, and has little or no effect on HDL. No-flush niacin lives up to the no-flush part of its name because it isn’t providing the body with any niacin.

What is the safest form of niacin?

Some doctors recommend (a special form of vitamin B3) as an alternative to niacin. A typical amount recommended is 500 mg three times per day. This form of vitamin B3 does not typically cause a skin flush and is said to be safer for the liver than niacin.

Why is Niaspan discontinued?

One patient discontinued Niaspan because of transaminase elevations. Intolerance to flushing, leading to discontinuation of Niaspan, occurred in 4.8% of patients. The overall rate of discontinuance due to flushing in this study combined with 2 previous randomized trials was 7.3%.

Has Niaspan been discontinued?

This product was discontinued on June 30, 2017. Please note that NIASPAN FCT® (extended-release film coated tablets) 500 mg and 1000 mg will remain on the market.

Has NIASPAN been discontinued?

Is NIASPAN still available?

The popular extended-release cholesterol medication, Niaspan is now available as generic niacin ER.

How to take Niaspan?

Take Niaspan ER with a full glass of cold or cool water. Taking the medication with a hot drink may increase your risk of side effects such as flushing. Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release Niaspan ER tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the tablet may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

Can niacin be harmful to control cholesterol?

Niacin flush is a common side effect of taking high doses of supplemental niacin, which can be prescribed to treat cholesterol problems. Although harmless, its symptoms — skin that’s red, warm and itchy — can be uncomfortable. In fact, this is often why people stop taking niacin ( 1 ).

Is niacin flush free?

Use Niacin Flush Free (inositol niacinate) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with a meal. Avoid alcohol, hot drinks, or spicy foods when it is time to take Niacin Flush Free (inositol niacinate).

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