Reviewer: sofedup1, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been on Niaspan for a few years now. I am wondering if 1.anyone has found that injuries are more easily obtained and last longer. 2. after years of being on the med, do you aquire different side effects such as a spontaneous burning in the sides of heels just under ankles, nausea sometimes with vomiting, upset stomach, pain in the bottom of feet...i think it is a helpful med as far as the n ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on Niaspan for a few years now. I am wondering if 1.anyone has found that injuries are more easily obtained and last longer. 2. after years of being on the med, do you aquire different side effects such as a spontaneous burning in the sides of heels just under ankles, nausea sometimes with vomiting, upset stomach, pain in the bottom of feet...i think it is a helpful med as far as the numbers go. I'm just concerned that it's in some way ruining me.
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Reviewer: Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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DRUG IS VERY EXPENSE. IT HAD NO AFFECT ON MY CHOLESTEROL & TRIGLYCERIDE LEVEL. ALSO BROKE OUT WITH A RASH, WHICH CLEARED UP AFTER A WEEK WITHOUT THIS MEDICINE.

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DRUG IS VERY EXPENSE. IT HAD NO AFFECT ON MY CHOLESTEROL & TRIGLYCERIDE LEVEL. ALSO BROKE OUT WITH A RASH, WHICH CLEARED UP AFTER A WEEK WITHOUT THIS MEDICINE.
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Reviewer: tennis nut, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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the flushing is the only side effect that I have noticed. It is effective in reducing cholesterol. The price is the only downside.

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the flushing is the only side effect that I have noticed. It is effective in reducing cholesterol. The price is the only downside.
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Reviewer: Rebel, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Took a 500 mg dose for 3 weeks. I developed a rash on my face that I did not immediately associate with this medication. This past weekend, I had a "flushing" episode. Flushing is not a strong enough word to use. I thought I was having a stroke. Out of nowhere, I felt like I was burning from the inside out. Severe redness and swelling on my entire upper body. Dry heaves and nausea ... Show Full Comment

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Took a 500 mg dose for 3 weeks. I developed a rash on my face that I did not immediately associate with this medication. This past weekend, I had a "flushing" episode. Flushing is not a strong enough word to use. I thought I was having a stroke. Out of nowhere, I felt like I was burning from the inside out. Severe redness and swelling on my entire upper body. Dry heaves and nausea. My skin was very hot to the touch. Now I realize that I was having other side effects that I did not attribute to the med. Besides the rash on my face, my eyes have been tearing uncontrollably for two weeks. I have had pain in the soles of my feet and my ankles. I will not take this any more ... forget the aspirin or applesauce. If this stuff is so toxic that I need to take another medication to take this medication ... what sense does that make? My cholesterol is about 235, I have no heart problems and there are no serious heart problems in my family history. My doctor wanted me on statins, which I refused to take because of the potential liver issues. This was supposed to be an alternative with none of the bad side effects. Beginning to doubt my doctor now.
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Reviewer: Bob, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After about three months on this medication I experienced severe itching on both forearms when my arms were exposed to sunlight for as little as 15 seconds. All symptoms disappeared about a week after I stopped taking Niaspan. Two weeks later I started up again and the itching immediately returned. I have been off this medication for several months now and my arms are Fine. I have not seen any ... Show Full Comment

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After about three months on this medication I experienced severe itching on both forearms when my arms were exposed to sunlight for as little as 15 seconds. All symptoms disappeared about a week after I stopped taking Niaspan. Two weeks later I started up again and the itching immediately returned. I have been off this medication for several months now and my arms are Fine. I have not seen anything in the literature about such a reaction.
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