"Niaspan to lower Triglycerides" - Niaspan Review & Rating
Niaspan (niacin): Satisfied
| Patient: |
Female,
52 years old |
| Condition: |
Cholesterol |
| Dose and duration: |
500mg at bedtime for 6 months |
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Effectiveness
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9.0
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Ease of Use
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8.0
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Side Effects
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3.0
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Value
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6.0
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Satisfaction
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Benefits
Niaspan has helped steadily lower my triglyceride levels. The most recent level was 160 (from 240!). I feel, the benefits, my life, certainly outweigh the side effects. As long as I continue to see my triglyceride levels drop, I will put up with not eating foods I enjoy, exercising (I hate to exercise!), and the occasional Niaspan flushes.
Side Effects
The flushing and general sensation of sunburn all over my body happens on occasion. A friend told me she takes 500 mg of vitamin C with the Niaspan to stop the tingling and flushes. That did not work well for me. I have learned if I keep to the low-fat diet it does not seem to happen as often.
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