http://www.medications.com/se/Niaspan+ER Recent side effects for Niaspan ER Wed, 07 May 2008 03:37:52 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30270 After about 8 weeks of taking the 500mg dose, I have experienced some skin crawling, maybe a little itch on occasion. Tonight I took an aspirin at 8:30, and niaspon at 9:00. Went to bed at 10:00. At 1:30 am I woke up and I was on fire! Head to Toe, itch http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30270 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:19:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29973 My name is Charles and I had a major heart attack in 1998 after suffering through great stress. I now have 4 stents that work pretty well for me although each day without pain is a blessing and I am just not as energetic as I was BHA. My doctor recently http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29973 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:20:19 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29595 I had to discontinue Niaspan due to intolerable side effects. My doctor has prescribed a new medication called SIMCOR which has only been on the market for about 3 weeks. This is a combination of Zocor & Niaspan but the side effects are supposed to be much http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29595 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:41:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29573 Itching, itching, itching. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29573 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:18:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29203 I also have been having muscle problems in my legs. My leg muscles have become weak, and I have difficulty walking up steps. I used to run a lot, but had to stop several times (for months) because I felt I had no energy. Muscle soreness, as well as va http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29203 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:30:22 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28452 My aches and pains were worse with Niaspan. One night I had a flush that lasted all night long. When I started reading side effects, I read about aches and pains in the joints getting worse. I took myself off and the aches and pains disappeared. I will nev http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28452 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:28:12 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27634 First time user of Niaspan ER. First night I woke up red-faced and puffy; later same night fiercely itchy. Took four baby Niaspan (81 mg) the next night 30 minutes prior to Niaspan...no further problems. I'm planning on trying to cut down on Niaspan to http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27634 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:13:17 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27498 I've been taking Niaspan for several years and have had occasions of flushing that wakes me up at night but nothing really dramatic. What I have learned is that taking the aspirin a half hour before the Niaspan is crucial. Last spring I hurt my knee, and http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27498 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:11:08 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26937 In the past, I had taken Zocor, Mevacor, and others which I can't even remember. They did NOT help my low HDL, and high LDL and terribly elevated Triglycerides. I have Diabetes, so this is real important. So then I was put on Lipitor...still didn't do m http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26937 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:48:35 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26640 Very fast heartbeat and very little sleep. I have been taking 500mg for 5 years this month.. I did not take one last night and had no problems with heartbeat. Could some one tell me how to stop taking Niaspan. Can you quit all at once. Thank you very http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26640 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:30:13 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26133 My Doctor upped my Niaspan ER from 1000 MG to 2000 MG per day. Reason to get my Total Cholesterol down below my present reading of 168. He also put me on a new drug called Ranexa, 500 MG Tabs twice a day. It has been a month now and I have started to http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26133 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:16:59 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26105 I had problems with Lipitor and depression and so started taking Niaspan. I thought things were going okay until the last week. I have been unable to get out of bed, all I want to do is sleep, I have no interest in anything, I just feel blah - classic de http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26105 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:46:39 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25953 I too had sever, on fire, bouts with Niaspan...also my ears felt like they were going to burst! I finally got a hold of my cardiologist who told me to take an 81mg aspirin 30 minutes before taking the Niaspan (in addition to a low fat snack). This helped http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25953 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:51:40 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25899 Started taking Niaspan about a month ago {1000mg} The depression started the same time, not bad to start with. It increased over a month to the point I was looking for a tree limb and a rope. After 30 days I stopped taking the medication, the depression http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25899 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:32:57 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25794 December 20, 2007 11:30 PM I have been on Niaspan ER 500 Mgs for 4 weeks, I have never had the redness or itching until tonight. I can't believe the intolerable itching. I woke my husband and was ready to go to the emergency room, I thought it was an a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25794 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:41:11 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25450 I was on 1000mg per day 500 in the morning and 500 at night. I had one or two episodes of flushing and if it was not for this site I would have gone to the Emergency Room because the burning of my skin was so severe that I was in a panic. I found this si http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25450 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:42:22 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25396 I have been experiencing muscles spasms; especially in my back since taking Niaspan ER. It feels like the muscles knot up. Has anyone else had this side effect? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25396 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:33:28 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25152 I am experiencing a tremendous amount of hair lost. I take 1000 mg of Niaspan with an aspirin at night. In addition, I have begun to have headaches, severe itching, and difficulty sleeping. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25152 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:20:23 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25114 Like everyone, I'm experiencing some bouts of flushing as we increase my dosage from 500mg to 1000mg. Dr eventually wants me to get to 2000mg...we'll see..... was wondering if anyone else had sporadic bouts of 'depression'....No, seriously, I'm a pretty o http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25114 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:19:23 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24958 My doctor said I might experience a little "flushing". You have got to be kidding. The first night I was not awakened by any side effects. The second night I awoke 6 hours later, on fire. The third night, after one hour hour I awoke, red, and on fire, http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24958 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:47:03 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24930 I am taking 500mg. of Niaspan every night...It is time for me to increase my dose by another 500mg..I can deal with the flushing because I eat low-fat yogurt before I take the Niaspan at night and that really helps with the flushing....My issue is my pulse http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24930 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:48:46 -0400 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 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24666 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:31:04 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24665 If I do my ice cream treat before bed and take my 1500mg, I pay for it with the flushing. otherwise I usually sleep thru the effects. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24665 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:44:07 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24486 Im taking 2000mg of niaspan and the flushing thing has happened to me a bunch of times. I immediately take an ALAVERT allergy med and it helps within 5-10 minutes. I wish my doctor told me about this common side effect, I went on for months thinking I was http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24486 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:15:13 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24210 I took increasing amounts of Niaspan for a number of years and experienced the flushing that even at its worst soon passed each time. But earlier this year, while on 1000 mg, I suddenly experienced terrible itching after showering, even after taking cool s http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24210 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:35:22 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23940 No Need to Experience the Flushing of Niaspan !!!! NOT an allergic reaction OR a "cardiac" reaction,.. it IS temporary & it is PROSTAGLANDIN !! Try this,... Not a big deal. ~90% of ALL patients can tolerate Niaspan / ER-niacin 1-2 gms/day,.. IF,.. the http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23940 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:59:16 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23722 The flushing is tolreable. The itching is intolerable. I'd rather have heart surgery than suffer with that infernal itching. My cardiologist believes the severe itching is unrelated to the Niaspan because the reaction has only occured twice since I st http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23722 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:27:49 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22692 I have been taking the initial dose of Niaspan for 4 weeks, one 500 mg tablet at bedtime. I really experienced no side effects at all. This week I started on the second step and increased the dose to two 500 mg tablets at bedtime. Every night I have bee http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22692 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:49:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21813 I have been taking 1g Niaspan for about 2 years for cholesterol. Here are the things that I have found that increase or decrease side effects: 1. Taking an 81mg asprin 30 min before reduces flush. 350mg doesn't do any better than 81mg. 2. Energetic e http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21813 Sat, 05 May 2007 16:50:48 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21463 I have been taking 3g daily for 6 years. Dosage was ramped up 500mg a month to reach that level. I've had to stop several times for surgery but was able to go back to 3g without ramping. I usually have little or no trouble. I vote for non-fat yoghurt as a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21463 Wed, 02 May 2007 22:27:45 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21420 The flushing didn't start for me until after I'd been taking it a couple of weeks, and seems to be getting worse. I am also experiencing bad swelling of feet and ankles. Muscles in back of my thighs are very sore, just like they got when I was put on sta http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21420 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 07:26:12 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21330 After taking Niacin for several years, I have the itching problem and my legs started to weep. Has this happened to anyone else? Eating beef seems to maximize the itching. JT http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21330 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:10:19 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21056 OMG! Tonight is my second night on Niaspan. I took the aspirin beforehand etc.. I am experiencing severe itching. I'm about to cut off my fingernails, I'm itching so badly. As I type, one foot is rubbing the other - I ITCH EVERYWHERE AND CAN'T KEEP FROM SC http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21056 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:42:50 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19578 Iam taking 500 mg only - today I awoke with terrible red rash on upper left leg and lower right - - does NOT itch or burn - just there - has ANYONE had a rash while taking niaspan??? need answers! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19578 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:33:00 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19406 I take 325mg before going to bed and I take 2000mg of Niaspan. I also each a small bowl of Total cereal. This combination seems to really help because I used to get terrible flushing and itching but haven't since adding the bowl of Total at night. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19406 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:06:50 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19390 I take my Niaspan at bedtime, having taken an 81 mg. asprin tablet about a half hour prior. I stil will awaken sometimes about 4-5 hours later and, well, if you're googling niacin flush, you know the rest. Then, because I HAVE to scratch, even though it' http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19390 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:41:27 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18598 . http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18598 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:24:02 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18597 1500mg/day for 2 yrs now and it's been a lonnnnng road with this flushing and itching. The typical avoidance foods, hot showers, spicy foods..etc..all help to aoid the side effects. However, if you still get that flushing/itching effect, take some antihi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18597 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:00:11 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18495 I take 1500 mg. Niaspan about 1 1/2 to 2 hours before going to bed. My Dr. advised me to take it with apple juice. My low fat snack and low dose aspirin is 30 minutes prior to taking niaspan/apple juice. As long as I follow this routine there is very li http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18495 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:23:59 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18001 At 2000mg I got such bad itching that I almost stopped taking it. I reduced my intake to 1500mg and al things considered, I won't be going back to 2000mg. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18001 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:28:14 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17991 To the posting below. The side effects of niaspan are well documented. Rapid, forceful heartbeat is one of those side effects listed. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17991 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:19:36 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17742 HAVE BEEN TAKING NIASPAN 500MG FOR ABOUT TWO AND ONE HALF WEEKS. TAKE IT BEFORE GOING TO BED THEN TWO HOURS LATER I AM AWAKEN BY BURNING OVER MY WHOLE BODY. THE LENGTH OF TIME VARIES. I ALSO TAKE TOPROL FOR RAPID HEART BUT BELIEVE THIS MEDICINE IS KEEPIN http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17742 Sat, 23 Sep 2006 11:45:37 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17389 I have been taking Ni aspa n for 9 months now. My Dr. started me at 500 mg. after I mo. increased to 1OOO mg. then after 2 more mos. 1500 mg. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17389 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:52:35 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17353 I am alright when I take 500mg of Niaspan at bed time but if I increase it to 1000 or as my Dr wants 1500, I have a severe reaction. It does not happen right away but about 4 hours after I take it. The itching is unbearable. I was told that over the cou http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17353 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:54:47 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17318 I've been taking Niaspan for about 1 month now. Last night I experienced severe burning and itching so bad I had to take a Calgon bath in order to alleviate the itching. It finally stopped but now I am afraid to continue taking it. Any similar situation http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17318 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:41:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17190 do not have to much trouble just some flushing. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17190 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:51:33 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17168 Flushing, burning, itching, racing heartbeat, diahiria http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17168 Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:07:36 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17053 I get intense flushing of my face and nasal passages to the point that the inside of my nose burns. I don't really like the side effects and I've been on the drug for a few months. If I take it at night with dinner I wake up, burning with runny nose. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17053 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:06:17 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15863 After 2 months of 2 grams I have unbearable itching from my shins to my ankles. I have un-normal histamine response to mosquito bites..so much so that I am going to quit this drug.I had heart attack and open heart surgery 2 years ago and have tried all sta http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15863 Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:30:26 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15635 Two people taking Niaspan experianced swelling of there ankles and legs after taking niaspan over a two months period. Would like to know if anyone else has any swelling. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15635