2006-09-23 03:46:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
My mother tried this on her doctor's advice. She really had problems taking regular niacin--until she switched to "non-flushing niacin," so if you're considering niacin be sure to get "non-flushing." She was not successful with niacin treatment and had to resort to prescription meds. Everyone is different, though and I would definitely try niacin. It's better than not doing anything. You also need to change your diet. Here's a good website for further details:
http://www.prescriptionniacin.com/index.asp
2006-09-23 04:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can. My doctor just perscribed it for me and I have read that but if it can also cause hot flashes and a funky taste in your mouth, takes some getting used to.
Also if you are on a cholesterol medicine research it. It can cause serious side effects with the cholesterol medicine Vytorin and I suspect others.
2006-09-23 03:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by dayakaur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, by decreasing the catabolic rate of good cholesterol (HDL).
2006-09-23 03:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by paine07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋