Reviewer: Tony Z., 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)

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I take 2000mg of niacin at one time daily. I have a severe case of tinnitus and niacin reduces the loudness of the ringing in my ears. I've had no side effects at all. If I miss a few days of taking it, the ringing is unbearable. I recommend it for anyone suffering from tinnitus.

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I take 2000mg of niacin at one time daily. I have a severe case of tinnitus and niacin reduces the loudness of the ringing in my ears. I've had no side effects at all. If I miss a few days of taking it, the ringing is unbearable. I recommend it for anyone suffering from tinnitus.
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Reviewer: Claudia, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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sore feet red on the bottoms poor suculation over weight high blood pressure just started 6/28/09 on niacin

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sore feet red on the bottoms poor suculation over weight high blood pressure just started 6/28/09 on niacin
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Reviewer: niacin 500mg, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am using this treatment for my high cholesterol. I have tried taking Lipitor and another perscription. I have even tried red yeast rice and now niacin 500mg. They all start out fine but within a month or two my had grip and joints ache very badly at time when I can't hold a 20oz drink without pain. I exercise regularly since I was in 11th grade my 43 now. I still weight lift do lots of walki ... Show Full Comment

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I am using this treatment for my high cholesterol. I have tried taking Lipitor and another perscription. I have even tried red yeast rice and now niacin 500mg. They all start out fine but within a month or two my had grip and joints ache very badly at time when I can't hold a 20oz drink without pain. I exercise regularly since I was in 11th grade my 43 now. I still weight lift do lots of walking. I am 6' and 222 with a 38" waist but my cholesterol is very high. I eat lots of baked chicken, turkey. I don't eat much fried at all
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been taking 1000mg of Niacin 2x a day for 8 years now. I started when I had a TRI level of over 600... with Niacin and some other changes it came down to about 200. I started taking Niacin under Dr.'s direction and found little effect at 500mg 2x a day... things improved dramatically when I went to the full 1000mg (2x/day). I do get blood tests for liver functions a couple of times a ye ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking 1000mg of Niacin 2x a day for 8 years now. I started when I had a TRI level of over 600... with Niacin and some other changes it came down to about 200. I started taking Niacin under Dr.'s direction and found little effect at 500mg 2x a day... things improved dramatically when I went to the full 1000mg (2x/day). I do get blood tests for liver functions a couple of times a year. The hardest part of taking this is the "flushing effect," which can be uncomfortable. This effect is reduced when I take half an asprin with each dose (Dr.'s suggestion). It took a few months to adjust but the long term benefits (nonprescription intervention and cost) are well worth the results. Hang in there if you are going to try this and I would recommend doing so under a Dr.'s supervision. Good luck and I hope it works for you like it has for me!
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Reviewer: DanishViking, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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My Dr. had me take niacin to reduce my cholesterol, I didn't get that much of a result in decrease. Also I ended up with gout. I now have to monitor the high amount of Uric Acid my blood to control the gout, because it now comes back. Watch your diet while taking niacin.

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My Dr. had me take niacin to reduce my cholesterol, I didn't get that much of a result in decrease. Also I ended up with gout. I now have to monitor the high amount of Uric Acid my blood to control the gout, because it now comes back. Watch your diet while taking niacin.
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