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Reviewer: MOWERY57, 55-64 Male (Patient)
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THOUGHT I HAD THE FLU WITH A STOMIC VIRUS, FEEL DIZZY, LEG CRAMPS, DIARIEA, VOMITING, SWEETING, BLURED VISION, SHORTNEES OF BREATH, AND TIRED, INSOMNIA. THIS IS THE SECOUND WORSE DRUG I HAVE EVER TAKEN IN MY LIFE.
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Reviewer: Rick M., 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Just started SLO-NIACIN, 5 days now. Doing a small amount Applesauce prior to taking 250mg at night before going to bed. Been having strong headaches since the second day. Taking aspirin for the headaches. Some very slight toe cramps, and some daily diarrhea. I'm willing to put up with some side effects, for my triglycerides to go down - currently at 700. So I need to get that way down. Cutti
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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lots of flushing
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Reviewer: cherry, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year
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only took 250mg every night, controlled high cholesterol & triglerides without prescription drugs.
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Reviewer: chillinwitu, Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking this medicine for a couple months now. It has been very effective in lowering my triglyceride level I did get a flushing feeling when I first started but Dr. said to take a 81mg asperin and it did help. It worked for me
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