Niaspan and Medifast
I started the medifast program which has a lot of soybase in the meals and I have awoken two nights with a red rash and intense itching all over that could only be controlled by benadryl. Anyone else had this problem?
Niaspan ER Side Effects
Side effects and experiences with Niaspan ER by users like you.
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Shrimp and Niaspan?
My husband had a bad reaction, we are assuming was associated with Niaspan. He has been taking Niaspan for 5 months and has had no serious reactions. After eating shrimp earlier and then taking his medication before bedtime, he was awakened with a be - 61% more... -
i recently had the same reaction. Been on 500mg Niaspan for over a week now but last night ae some good garlic shrimp about 2 hours before taking the dosage. Woke up after about 2 hours of sleep burning up. Is it the shrimp or garlic or both? It was - 25% more...
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Niaspan ER blood rushes, prostaglandins, glass of water, niacin, allergic reaction
I was just prescribed Niaspan 500mg a few days ago. My doctor wants me to work up to 2000mg, but after reading everything on this site I am scared to death to take it. I haven't taken the first pill yet because I am dreading waking up to feeling like - 74% more... -
I've been at it for about a month. 500mg and take 4 at night about ten minutes apart. Was taking baby aspirin and witnessed some flushing. Daughter said take some light yogurt first.1% cholesterol and 0% no fat. Apple turnover tastes great. Not enoug - 36% more...
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Niaspan ER cold compresses, mirror
Sudden, intense facial, eyes, and neck flushing and facial swelling. I immediately began using cold compresses for about 40 minutes to try and get it to subside. It was frightening because when I looked in the mirror to see if my face looked as red a - 15% more... -
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Alka Seltzer completely relieving Niaspan flushing?
Has anyone heard of taking Alka Seltzer (AS) instead of aspirin to combat the side effects of Niaspan? My doctor says he's heard of some folks taking AS for two weeks then stopping and experiencing no more flushing effects from Niaspan. -
Niaspan ER flames, burning man, dead carcass, chest arms legs, goodness gracious great balls of fire
Holy Crap! This is all I could think of last night: "Somebody call 911...Shawty fire burning on the dance floor! Whoa! I gotta cool her down..she won't bring the roof to ground on the dance floor. Whoa! She’s a fire burning, fire burning on the - 89% more... -
Loved your post. I had a minor rash and heat the first time I took niaspan. I quit and it all went away. I waited about 5 days and started taking it again for about 8 days. This morning, I was hot, itchy and RED. Not red like a sunburn, RED like a re - 60% more...
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Niaspan ER sinus problems, holy crap, niaspan, tanning booth, sinuses
Holy crap, I am on FIRE. I have been on Niaspan for 1 month and have had approximately 4 flushing episodes. I am concerned though, because the one that I just had was SO intense that I actually contemplated going to the ER. The first few times it was - 70% more... -
I started taking 500 mg of Niaspan last night. Woke up a few hours later on fire. I have never experience a sensation like this ....ever ! I also was really stuffed up during the episode, but as soon as the burning subsided, so did the stuffed up fee - 40% more...
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Slow, fast or irregular heartbeats can be a side effect of Niaspan when taken in large doses. Fatigue and aches are also side effects. You may need a dosage adjustment. Get in touch with your doctor right away.
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slow heart rate
Anyone have an extremely slow heart rate as a result of niaspan ER? I have been taking for over a year and it did not occur to me that this may be a side effect. I have just went through a stress echo and wearing a heart monitor for 2 weeks to determ - 30% more... -
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Niaspan ER niaspan, sunburn, ears, legs
2nd day on Niaspan, and felt like I was on fire! My body wasn't hot to the touch but it looked like I had a sunburn with my skin turning bright red. It started behind my ears and moved down to my legs. -
Niaspan ER legs, burning sensation, niaspan, scary stuff, couple of minutes
I started Niaspan on 8/12/10 and I woke up this morning with my legs and arms on fire with itching it was not a pleasant experience. -
I had the same problem with Niaspan. I drank a 500mg tablet early in the morning and 14 hours later I felt my face getting very hot and in a matter of a couple of minutes my entire body was literately burning and red as a human being can get. It last - 52% more...
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Niaspan ER benadryl, time today, sleep
Sounds like we're all having the same reactions (intense flushing, itching, etc.) My Dr. said this is just the drug "working". He said best is to take a Benadryl with it right before bed and you "should" sleep thru it. Well, I've - 48% more... -
Niaspan ER arms and legs, good experience
I started niaspan 2000mg on 8/12/10 and I woke up this morning with my arms and legs on fire with itching it was not a good experience. -
Niaspan ER medications
There really are tons of other medications out there people! My doctor switched me after i refused to take niaspan again! Don't keep suffering... you have other options!! -
Niaspan ER sunburn, aspirin, half hour, plague, niaspan
A week after starting to take a new refill of Niaspan, I experienced "sunburn syndrome" and itching. The next day I felt slightly nauseated and worn out, but gained strength as I p[rogressed throught the work day. After calling my doctor's - 71% more... -
I have been on Niaspan for about five months and had absolutely no side effects at all. I was at my cardiologists office a few weeks ago and he gave me a bunch of sample packs and for the last week or so I have experienced flushing and itching. Maybe - 27% more...
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Niaspan ER fatty food, fatty foods, time today, long time
I have not had flushing for a long time. Today I went to a party, ate fatty food, and here I am after midnight still burning. I know it will eventually go away, but yikes. I am going to try avoiding fatty foods from now on. -
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Niaspan ER baby aspirin, heart attack, first night, cholesterol, toes
I was told to take aspirin 30 minutes before taking Niaspan ER 500MG. Well, I didn't on 2 nights. The first night was OK, but on the 2nd night, I woke up on fire from my head to my toes. No sweating, just redness and burning. I took an aspirin and it - 58% more... -
Niaspan ER low hdl, baby aspirin, rapid heartbeat, chocolate drink, decaf coffee
As I write this it is 4:30 in the morning and my flushing is just beginning to subside. I have been on Niaspan for about 6 months now and this is the worst episode I have had yet. Woke me up-usually hard to do- and I felt like i was on fire all over - 83% more... -
I don't think yogurt is the culprit, it is the only low-fat snack that has helped at all with the flushing. I've been on Niaspan for about 2 months now & have had 3 bad flushing episodes in that time. 2 out of the 3 times was the 2 nights I decid - 47% more...
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Niaspan ER federal bureaucracy, scary night, niaspan, medical facility, googling
Took my first 500mg Niaspan ER last night with an aspirin and a low fat snack as my pharmacist advised. Woke up at 4:00am ON FIRE. I live 25 miles from the nearest medical facility, so I of course thought I was SURELY going to DIE before getting medi - 64% more... -
Niaspan ER heart attack, terror, niaspan 500mg, terrifying experience, medical facility
I am 26 and just began this in the last few weeks of being 25. I am on 500 mg. I woke up in terror last night feeling like i was on fire. it feels like creepy crawly things in your skin that are burning you from the inside out. i was surprised since - 40% more... -
Hello! Just took my FIRST Niaspan 500mg last night - with a couple of crackers in my stomach and after taking an aspirin 30 minutes before (this advice from my pharmacist). Went to bed at 10:00, and like you woke up at 4am feeling like I was ON FIRE - 72% more...
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Niaspan ER fish oil capsules, jammed thumb, chairback, shortness of breath, countertop
It seems that so many have experienced severe flushing while thankfully I have yet to endure that particular symptom. My problem is extreme dizziness and shortness of breath whenever I stand from a sitting or reclined position. Meanwhile, my knees bu - 75% more... -
I don't think I am going to ask the doc for another med. As I said, I am being diligent about my diet and exercise. My "mega" consumption of Mega-3s has resulted in more energy and a better overall sense of well-being. I eat wild salmon thr - 51% more...
