Niacin
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Niacin-Time? [OTC];Niacor?;Niaspan?;Slo-Niacin? [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Niaspan?;Niaspan? FCT;Niodan
Uses
- It is used to lower cholesterol and other harmful types of cholesterol in the body. Good cholesterol (HDL) levels rise.
- It is used to lower triglycerides.
- This vitamin is used to treat niacin deficiency.
- Niacin lowers cholesterol.
- It is a diet aid.
Dosing
How to take
- Take this drug with food.
- Take at bedtime if you are taking once a day.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Avoid hot drinks when it is time to take this drug.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
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