Niacin for Cholesterol - Problematic?

Eph

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Posted 11/27/2010 5:10 PM (GMT 0)

My doctor prescribed Niacin (B3) to help lower my moderately-high cholesterol. (I'm not ready for statins.)

I just decided to google for any counter-indications, and found some warnings against taking Niacin if you have UC.
Anyone have any first-hand experience with this?

Thanks,
Eph

quincy

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Posted 11/27/2010 10:45 PM (GMT 0)

What in particular is the warning you're speaking about related to UC? Is it a particular dosage level? is it niacin compared to niacinamide?

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Red_34

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Posted 11/27/2010 10:54 PM (GMT 0)

I used to take Niacin for my Raynauds and it didn't bother my Uc.

Eph

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Posted 11/28/2010 12:10 AM (GMT 0)

quincy:

The statements were pretty non-specific:

"Supplements are not recommended for those suffering from peptic (stomach) ulcers, diabetes, colitis, asthma, liver disease, or gout."

www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T120793.html

MOMUC19

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Posted 11/29/2010 11:11 PM (GMT 0)

I know that my husband takes Niaspan (for his cholesterol) and some of the side effects are nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. He doesn't suffer from any of the side effects from it, thankfully.

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