Info About Niacin Extended Release

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Niacin extended-release is a prescription drug used to lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and the chance of another heart attack in some people. This eMedTV article covers the dosing, strengths, and possible side effects of this drug.

If you're evaluating cholesterol medications, you may wonder, "What is niacin extended-release used for?" This eMedTV resource explains how niacin extended-release lowers cholesterol and triglycerides and slows the hardening of the heart's arteries.

Side effects of niacin extended-release can include nausea, vomiting, and swelling of the face. This eMedTV page lists common and rare side effects of niacin extended-release, as well as side effects you should report to your doctor right away.

As this eMedTV page explains, the starting dose of niacin extended-release is 500 mg once a day at bedtime, which your doctor may increase to 1000 mg after four weeks. This page also lists factors that can affect dosing with niacin extended-release.

Niacin extended-release can potentially interact with numerous drugs, such as aspirin and Lipitor. This eMedTV page explains how drug interactions with niacin extended-release can change the way your body metabolizes the drugs.

This eMedTV page describes some situations in which you should not take niacin extended-release (if you have arterial bleeding, for example). This page also lists other precautions and warnings with niacin extended-release.