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I woke up with burning eyes, the skin on my face feels sun burned, something that happens to me when I get too much B vitamins and a very slight feeling of my kidneys being stressed. Though that has ... View answer
My understanding is that high lp(a) should be reduced with niacin and that statins don’t help. I’m sensitive to niacin and fainted previously from taking one. Are there other alternatives? My # is 199. ... View answer
Hi. I am experiencing burning skin like a niacin flush down my arms and across my back. My mouth feels like it is burned and my eyes burn. My urine is very strong at times. I also have a metallic taste... View answer
I need to know if generic slo-niacin is as consistent in its content of active ingredients as prescription Niaspin? My main concern is my insurance will pay for Niaspin but not slo- niacin. Thanks. XXXXXXX ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Nsah Bernard
( General & Family Physician)
In the past I took Niacin and developed bags under my eyes. My DR said to stop taking the Niacin and the bags went away. That was several years ago. My new DR just put me on Crestor and now I have a ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. AJEET SINGH
( General & Family Physician)
I just took some niacin and am experiencing the niacin flush, which concerned me, however, I did learn that this can be normal. My question is how helpful is taking niacin with dealing with depression ... View answer
Answered by :Kathy Shattler
( Dietitian & Nutritionist)
don t seem to be getting smaller. However, I wanted to know if I drink Niacin Bound Chromium is it the same as taking Niacin. these are 200 mcg pills will they make me feel the Niacin flush which I... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
( General & Family Physician)
unable to take statins so I just started taking Niacin flush free 500 mg. Is it possible that the 2 do not go together? I also have been taking ARED2 for my eyes. ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Naser Jani
( Ayurveda Specialist)
am going to take fish oil and niacin for high cholesterol. is this OK ? am going to take fish oil and niacin for high cholesterol. is this OK? ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Naser Jani
( Ayurveda Specialist)
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