Warnings
- Do not use Niaspan if you have liver disease or if you are taking an immediate-release niacin pill.
- Do not use Niaspan if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- People who are taking aspirin, high blood pressure medicines, HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors ("Statins"), or medicines to lower bile acid should talk to their doctor about the risks of taking Niacin (Niaspan).
- People with kidney disease, peptic ulcer, diabetes, or chest pain should talk to their doctor about the risks of taking this drug.
- People who have had a heart attack or gout should talk to their doctor about the risks of taking this drug.
Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Upset stomach
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
- Flushing (redness of the face or neck)
Warning Signs
Call your doctor if you have any of these signs:
- Fast heartbeat
- Fainting
- Dizziness
- Jaundice (skin or eyes look yellow)
Fenofibrate
Cholesterol
Combination drugs: what you should know
Medicines to control cholesterol
Bile acid sequestrants: what you should know
Statins: what you should know
Other drugs: what you should know
Niacin: what you should know
Fibrates: what you should know