From the article: How Can I Prevent Niacin Side Effects?
Niacin
is probably one of the most widely available cholesterol-lowering treatments. Despite its ability to affect all aspects of your lipid
profile, there is one commonly encountered problem with this product -- the
side effects. In fact, some of these side effects -- such as flushing and hot
flashes -- can be so intense that it causes people to stop taking niacin
altogether. Did you suffer from any of these side effects? If so, how long did they last? If you did something to reduce the side effects, what was it? Share Your Experiences
On Niacin for close to a year
- I had the flushing as well and a couple of things would work for me. Do not drink alcohol or eat ice cream anytime near taking the Niaspan. I eat Sugar Free Jello at bed time and then take the Niaspan, no flushing in the past 6 mths. Also taking a baby aspirin 30 minutes before taking it will reduce flush. If you miss one day or get increase in amount, you will have flush side effect. After taking it for a few days or week, your body will adjust and you will not have the effect. Fatty foods and certain foods are key when getting close to bedtime, stay away from them.
- —jmmerlin
Sore mouth/sore gums
- It seems that timing of above is tied in with increasing from 500mg to 1000mg daily. Both Dr, and Dentist could not find anything wrong.
- —SpencerNol
Niacin side effects
- Try eating apple sauce it was recommended to me by my doctor and it works. I tolerate the side effects well they are more annoying then problematic.
- —Guest Larry
Niacin
- I started to take vitamin b100 complex and there is100 mg of niacin as niacinamide. it causes me to flush. Should I stop taking it? Is it dangerous to my health
- —Guest Shirlee Simpson
