This is the best option for low HDL, high cholesterol and high triglycerides if you don't want to take prescription drugs. It was far superior than Vytorin and shocked my doctor when it performed better than prescription drugs for me. My HDL went from 29 to 45.
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I have had some itching and redness after I take this medication but only if I eat Ice cream shortly before or after taking
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Popperman | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/22/2008
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 2.3
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Developed severe gout pains in right foot
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yoga mom | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/12/2008
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 4.0
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I had to learn how to take this without the flushing, itching skin-on-fire. My doctor prescribed it at bedtime with an 81mg low dose aspirin. I take the aspirin a half hour before the Niaspan and I rarely get any symptoms now. But if I take it earlier in the day or without the aspirin, oh boy it's like a heat rash and it's intense. Part of me has gotten used to the flush and now it's more of a rush like "it's working." All in all I think it's a great strategy to add to an overall lipid lowering program if taken properly. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/27/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.3
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I took this med at bedtime as my dr. had prescriped. I woke up about 1 hr later feeling very flushed and red all over my body. It felt like I was on fire. I also had a rash that was very itchy all over my body. I stopped this med and when I looked up the side effects, I saw that this was one of them. If you try this, I would suggest you do not take it before bed so that you will be awake if any side effects happen.
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2/25/2008
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other than constantly being itchy i do not have any complaints and it has been quite effective
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more |
2/22/2008
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 3.7
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I was placed on this medication when i was 24 i am now 45 it has caused sever liver problem and sever sugar problems. I have been told by my doctor who is now wheening off that I may go into pacretitus. NOT GOOD. I was placed on the highest dose by Womack Army Hospital when I was 24 which is 4000mg 2000mg in am and 2000 pm no one told me of the sideeffect of this medication. this makes me very upset. Sincerely, Eileen E. Fowler 530-284-7113 P.O> Box 63 Crescren Mills, CA 95934
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/7/2008
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
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Was hoping to have triglycerides lowered but barely showed a difference, also lots of abdominal discomfort as treatment went on and bowel changes.
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Tennis Tony | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 5.0
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I started using Niaspan per my Doctor's advice. I have lowered my triglyceride level from 180 to 60 by taking 2000 mg per day.
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