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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of niacinamide oral.

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    Condition: Other
    9/17/2018 11:48:33 PM

    Reviewer: Mudduck102002, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I heard this drug was good for arthritis, which I have. My vet also recommended niacinamide for my arthritic dog as well. I tried the 500 mg. Tablets, which were obviously way too strong for me. Within a couple of days of taking one pill per day, I began having leg cramps and considerable throbbing in one leg, in my calf. I thought I had a blood clot. Perhaps the dose was just too high for me ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    12/20/2014 6:50:35 PM

    Reviewer: icarex2wjwr, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I just found out about this. I have been researching online and I hope it is true that it works for anxiety and insomnia. I t seems to have a calming effect. I will report back in a month.

    Condition: Other
    3/17/2014 7:21:30 PM

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

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I take this medication for Acne and I have been taking it for years and my face has never been more clear and smooth. I love it. Nothing else worked for me and I hate taking antibiotics so this is a great remedy for Acne.

    Condition: Other
    8/1/2013 5:11:25 PM

    Reviewer: gold, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    Use for sleep pill -reducing zolpidem addiction. Take 250mg 3 times

    Condition: Other
    6/6/2012 6:40:29 PM

    Reviewer: PADDY, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    dementia and swelling (arthritis) - took 250 mg every 3 - 4 hrs

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