More than likely, if you have ever taken niacin before, you have already been introduced to its side effects: the redness, the hot flashes, the stomach ache, and, of course, the flushing. The side effects can be pretty nasty, and some cases, some people may surrender taking niacin in favor of something else to lower their cholesterol. The good news is that the side effects don't last forever. However, what can you do in the meantime to reduce those bothersome side effects? This article may be able to provide the relief you are looking for.