Time Release Niacin

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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Niacin/lovastatin (trade names Advicor) was a drug combination used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It was a combination of the vitamin niacin in extended release form and the statin drug lovastatin (trade name Mevacor). The combination preparation was developed by Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which was acquired by Abbott Laboratories in 2006, subsequently transferred to AbbVie Inc. when that company was spun off from Abbott in January 2013. Advicor was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Adm...

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Niacin/simvastatin (trade name Simcor, by Abbott) is a combination drug consisting of an extended release form of the vitamin niacin and the statin drug simvastatin.[1] It is used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It was approved by the FDA on February 15, 2008.[2] On April 15, 2016, the FDA pulled the approval of niacin and fibrates used in combination with statin drugs, citing growing evidence that the benefits of combining niacin or fibrate drugs with stat...

Niacin + Simvastatin

Niacin/simvastatin (trade name Simcor, by Abbott) is a combination drug consisting of an extended release form of the vitamin niacin and the statin drug simvastatin.[1] It is used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It was approved by the FDA on February 15, 2008.[2] On April 15, 2016, the FDA pulled the approval of niacin and fibrates used in combination with statin drugs, citing growing evidence that the benefits of combining niacin or fibrate drugs with stat...

Lovastatin + Niacin

Niacin/lovastatin (trade names Advicor) was a drug combination used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It was a combination of the vitamin niacin in extended release form and the statin drug lovastatin (trade name Mevacor). The combination preparation was developed by Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which was acquired by Abbott Laboratories in 2006, subsequently transferred to AbbVie Inc. when that company was spun off from Abbott in January 2013. Advicor was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Adm...

white oval pill 500 on one side other something that looks like a lower case b but the bottom part of is shaped hexagon then 212. Found in my classroom. ## Hello, Cautious! How are you? That lower case b logo is used on some products manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list this tablet as containing 500mgs of Niacin in an extended release formulation. This formulation and dosage is frequently used to help lower cholesterol, though it may also be used to treat a deficiency. Its most common side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, cough and flushing. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Niacin 250 mg Extended Release Oral Capsule by Time Cap Labs Inc ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Green

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Niacin 500 mg Extended Release Oral Capsule by Time Cap Labs Inc ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Blue

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Niacin 500 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc ## Markings: b;212;500 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0093-7392-86, 0093-7392-98

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Niacin 750 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc ## Markings: b;213;750 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0093-7393-86, 0093-7393-98

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Niacin 1000 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc ## Markings: b;214;1000 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0093-7394-86, 0093-7394-98

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Niacin 500 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Marlex Pharmaceuticals Inc ## Markings: AN;321 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 10135-612-05, 10135-612-30, 10135-612-90

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Niacin 750 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Marlex Pharmaceuticals Inc ## Markings: AN;322 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 10135-613-05, 10135-613-30, 10135-613-90

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Niacin 500 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Avkare, Inc. ## Markings: b;212;500 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 42291-584-90

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Niacin 500 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Avpak ## Markings: AN;321 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 50268-584-13

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Niacin 500 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Golden State Medical Supply Inc. ## Markings: LU;D11 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 51407-116-90

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Niacin 750 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Golden State Medical Supply Inc. ## Markings: LU;D12 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 51407-117-90

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Niacin 500 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Golden State Medical Supply Inc. ## Markings: KU;320 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Red ## Package Codes: 51407-267-90

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Niacin 500 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Lupin Limited ## Markings: LU;D11 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 57297-221-01, 57297-221-03

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Niacin 750 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Lupin Limited ## Markings: LU;D12 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 57297-222-01, 57297-222-02