Niaspan

Niacin

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...

Expiration date is 3 years ago. Is it safe to take? Is its efficacy lessened? It's very expensive - hate to dispose of. ## Yes, after that long of a period of time, it will definitely have lost efficacy and is most likely not worth trying to take. Learn more Niaspan details here. At this point, it would really be best to just dispose of it and pick up a new prescription if you still need to take it. Is it still prescribed for you?

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This medication is indicated for use in managing cholesterol levels. Are there any known side effects? ## SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include a temporary feeling of warmth or flushing of the skin, skin rash, itching, or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience continued flushing of the skin; vomiting; diarrhea; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; changes in vision; fast heart rate; irregular heartbeat; or yellowing of the skin or eyes. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Drug Info: ## I have been taking Niaspan for a couple of years now and it is expensive. I recently noticed an over the counter version of niacin/inositol (i...

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expiration date is 9/2013. Is it ok to take yet? need to take again for cholesterol med. very costly stuff ## Hello, Mike! Your doctor may approve your taking it, but most medications tend to degrade with time due to exposure to the elements, so they can't be guaranteed to be fully effective past the expiration date. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Niaspan as possibly including nausea, facial flushing, dry skin, diarrhea and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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 cited no research. I have read, again without citing research, that any kind of extended release tablet is harmful. Any comments? ## Well Niaspam is just a name brand for a pill that is just Niacin, so that really doesn't make sense. Any pill processed through the liver can cause damage and that is over 90% of them on the market. Niacin does not instantly damage the liver at any dose, you have to continue taking it at high doses. ## i am currently taking ciprofloxacin for my kidney and bladder infection. can i take slo niacin 30 minutes or 1 hour after taking it? thanks. ## also, can i take ciprofloxacin simultaneously with metformin and lisinopril or amlodipine? ta...

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Can I skip my niaspan pill (1000 mg) a couple times a week, and still get the same results i.e. elevating HDL. I have mild to moderate heart disease. I am concerned about liver damage. ## What has your doctor advised? They would be the best person to advise you in this matter. What other medications do you take?

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White oblonged ## The pill in description is Niaspan ER 500 mg; a generic of Niacin, (also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid), that is an organic compound and is one of between 40 to 80 essential human nutrients. Severe deficiency of niacin in the diet causes the disease Pellagra. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other quesitons or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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Is a Niacin SA Tab the same thing as a Niaspan ER Tab? ## Yes, it is just the generic for it, since Niacin is the active ingredient in Niaspan. It is a nutritional supplement, with several medical uses, including increasing levels of HDL cholesterol and reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in people at risk. It may, however, cause some side effects, such as nausea and facial flushing. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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white/capsule ## The pill which you are describing is Niaspan 1000 mg, which contains the active ingredient Niacin a.k.a. Vitamin B3. This is used for Niacin deficiency, as a treatment of high cholesterol, and a number of other conditions. You can read more about it at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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is there a side effect such as dreaming weird dreams? ## Did you mean Niaspan? Which contains Niacin and used to help lower cholesterol? This is not listed as a side effect of the medication, but many of them do cause such events. The normal side effects can include: nausea, blurred vision, burning of the skin and bloating. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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long thin oval like shape peach color one sideKOS other side 500 ## The pill in description is Niaspan 500 mg; a generic of Niacin, also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid, is an organic compound and is one of between 40 to 80 essential human nutrients. Severe deficiency of niacin in the diet causes the disease Pellagra. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other quesitons or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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found in some napkins at my teenager room ## Abbott Laboratories lists this tablet as being Niaspan, which contains 500mgs of Niaspan. It is a supplement that is used to treat, or prevent a deficiency in it. The FDA warns that its side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness, and flushing. The inactive ingredients may include: povidone stearic acid titanium dioxide ferric oxide red FD&C Yellow No. 6 ferric oxide yellow hypromelloses polyethylene glycol But they may vary depending on the manufacturing facility. Is there anything else I can help with?

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peach or orange oval tablet with KOS on one side-500 on the otherside ## The pill in description is Niaspan 500 mg; a generic of Niacin, also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid, is an organic compound and is one of between 40 to 80 essential human nutrients. Severe deficiency of niacin in the diet causes the disease Pellagra. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other quesitons or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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it has KOS on one side and 1000 on the other side what is it??? ## The pill which you are describing is Niaspan 1000 mg, which contains the active ingredient Niacin a.k.a. Vitamin B3. This is used for Niacin deficiency, as a treatment of high cholesterol, and a number of other conditions. You can read more about it at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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I am a nervous wreck and I have Fibromyalgia and take one of the Oxy drugs, timed released Morphine, clonapin, flexeril, Lyrica, niaspan, lipitor, trazadone. My mom was on Elixer Alurate. When my brother died tragically, the doctor prescribe to calm all of our nerves. The calmness was within a matter. I'd like to take it again and give up the Clonapin. Is there anyone out there who takes Alurate or has any advice? Thank you ## Elixir Alurate. Your story is just like mine with my Mom being on E. Alurate & my having Fibro, which within the past few months, has been listed as a disease, right down to the drugs we both take for the Fibro & Nerves being shot. It was as if I wrote what you wrote. The Alurate is a drug that takes care of nerve issues in a heartbeat. I, too, have me...

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it's oblong capsle like shape on 1 side it has 1000 and on the other side it has the imprinted letters KOS ## The pill which you are describing is Niaspan 1000 mg, which contains the active ingredient Niacin a.k.a. Vitamin B3. This is used for Niacin deficiency, as a treatment of high cholesterol, and a number of other conditions. You can read more about it at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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this is a new drug to help lower cholesterol I would like to know the side effects ## Do you mean Nystatin ? ## Actually I'm sorry - I actually think the med you're looking for is Niaspan ## p1466 identify pill ## Niaspan is a vitamin supplement used to treat deficiencies and help prevent Pellegra. ## Sorry, I cannot find a listing for a pill with that marking, can you please double check the imprint? Perhaps someone else with information on it can post? ## What are the side effects of Niastan? Is it a generic drug? ## ¿Para que sirve este medicamento?

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what aboub 1000mg Depacote daily (spread out) along with 60 mg of Paxil and 45 mg Mirtazapine (Remeron)....can this cause a stroke in a person with a heart condition ????? ## Prozac and Celebrex together and regular alcohol habit. ## Welchol and Niaspan together

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White capsule with KVC on one side and 1000 on the other ## Hi Cenic, The closest match I'm finding to your description is that of a white capsule-shaped/oblong pill marked with "KOS" on one side and "1000" on the other. This pill is identified as Niaspan ER 1000 mg; used in the treatment of high cholesterol, niacin deficiency, and more. Manufacturer: Kos Pharmaceuticals Does this sound like a possible match considering that the imprint isn't far off? ## Kind of, however the part where I run into problems is that the imprint says KVC very clearly. I found it in my room and am curious due to the fact I don't take any medicine. ## It's a vitamin C pill. Nothing to worry about. They're very popular in South Korea.

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old man mixed up his pills and prescriptions and i don't know what is what! this is last one to identify. ## There is a KOS 1000 pill that I know of but it is more of a white to off-white color. Not sure exactly how orange the pill which you are describing is. An image of the one I'm talking about can be viewed here. If you have what I'm describing then it is Niaspan 1000 mg, which contains the active ingredient Niacin a.k.a. Vitamin B3. This is used for Niacin deficiency, as a treatment of high cholesterol, and a number of other conditions. You can read more about it at: Hope this helps! Let me know if this is the one...

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