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Niacor
SIDE EFFECTS
Cardiovascular: Atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias, orthostasis, hypotension.
Gastrointestinal: Dyspepsia, vomiting, diarrhea, peptic ulceration, jaundice, abnormal liver function tests. Skin: Mild to severe cutaneous flushing, pruritus, hyperpigmentation, acanthosis nigricans, dry skin. Metabolic: Decreased glucose tolerance, hyperuricemia, gout.
Eye: Toxic amblyopia, cystoid macular edema.
Nervous System/Psychiatric:Headache.
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: See WARNINGS, Skeletal Muscle.
Antihypertensive Therapy:Nicotinic acid may potentiate the effects of ganglionic blocking agents and vasoactive drugs resulting in postural hypotension.
Aspirin: Concomitant aspirin may decrease the metabolic clearance of nicotinic acid. The clinical relevance of this finding is unclear.
Other: Concomitant alcohol or hot drinks may increase the side effects of flushing and pruritus and should be avoided at the time of drug ingestion.
Last reviewed on RxList: 10/27/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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