What is Niacin, Brand or Generic, Effects

Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in plants and animals, and is also added to many foods as a vitamin supplement. Niacin is also present in many multiple vitamins and nutritional supplements.

Niacin is used to treat and prevent a lack of natural niacin in the body, and to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood. It is also used to lower the risk of heart attack in people with high cholesterol who have already had a heart attack. Niacin is sometimes used to treat coronary artery disease (also called atherosclerosis).

Niacin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Pronunciation: NYE a sin (NIK oh TIN ik AS id)

Brands: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niacor B3, Niaspan ER, Niaspan ER Starter Pack, Nico-400, Nicobid Tempules, Nicolar, Nicotinex, Nicotinic Acid, Slo-Niacin

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Niacin Category:

Class of Treatment:

• Nutritional Products / Vitamins
• Metabolic Agents / Antihyperlipidemic Agents / Miscellaneous Antihyperlipidemic Agents

Type: Prescription / Over the counter (Generic)

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