http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24666 I started taking NIASPAN last Wednesday night 500mg and on Thurday night I awoke at 330am feeling like I was on FIRE. My whole body was burning and my skin was turning redder and redder by the minute. I jumped in the cold shower and stayed there for 45 min. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:32:11 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24666?item=3894 Anykind of Niacin, including Niaspan takes some time to get used to. One dose does not predict how you will ultimately adjust. I've been taking Niaspan for six months and have seen my cholesterol fall into the normal range. However, I do get flushing and i http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24666?item=3894 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:16:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24666?item=21405 My doctor prescribe me Niaspan 1,000 mg, I was not told of the side effect, took one pill, two hours later woke up my face burning, then the body, then the itching, my skin turn red, I call the doctor, that’s when my physician assistance tells me, I supp http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24666?item=21405