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Taking Niacin. Having Stomach Problems. Feel Bloating And Belching. Have Chronic Kidney Disease. On Crestor. Suggest

I started taking Niacin 500mg.( over the counter drug) twice a day 3 days ago and I am having stomach problems. I was told by my doctor that I should take with a meal which I have done. Also, he said it may cause hot flashes and yes it does in the night, but no during the day. AS for the stomach problem, I feel bloating and belching or burping is happening. It is a very uncomfortable feeling. I do have Chronic kidney disease stage 4. I was on Crestor for sometime, but ended up very ill and in the hospital for a month with Rhabdomolysis. Had to learn to walk and use muscles all over again. Can you give me any suggestions concerning Niacin?? You can e- mail me at YYYY@YYYY Oh yes, I am 73 years young!!! Thank you, Karen
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If it does not required to your body ( Extra supplement of vitamin B3) or it does not have any role of this extra supplement of vitamin then why to take this, the hot flush is not just like this, it does great things inside the body it interferes with many chemical reaction, and disturb the certain necessary chemical reaction, please take care, have nice day. ( Nature has given us vitamins minerals, nutrient, in edible food and fruits and it is worth eating)
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Taking Niacin. Having Stomach Problems. Feel Bloating And Belching. Have Chronic Kidney Disease. On Crestor. Suggest

HI Thank for choosing HCM If it does not required to your body ( Extra supplement of vitamin B3) or it does not have any role of this extra supplement of vitamin then why to take this, the hot flush is not just like this, it does great things inside the body it interferes with many chemical reaction, and disturb the certain necessary chemical reaction, please take care, have nice day. ( Nature has given us vitamins minerals, nutrient, in edible food and fruits and it is worth eating)