How do you stop the side effects of niacin?
How do you stop the side effects of niacin?
How to prevent niacin flush
- Try a different formula. Roughly 50% of people taking immediate-release niacin experience flushing, but extended-release niacin is less likely to cause it.
- Take aspirin.
- Ease into it.
- Have a snack.
- Eat an apple.
Should I eat before taking niacin?
Take this medication by mouth with a low-fat meal or snack as directed by your doctor, usually 1-3 times daily. Taking niacin on an empty stomach increases side effects (such as flushing, upset stomach).
How do you take niacin safely?
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- Swallow the tablet whole.
- Niaspan® should be taken at bedtime after a low-fat snack.
- To decrease flushing or redness of your face, take aspirin or ibuprofen (eg, Advil®, Motrin®) 30 minutes before taking Niaspan®.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or hot drinks or eating spicy foods around the time you take Niaspan®.
What should you not take with niacin?
Aspirin interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3) But taking higher doses of aspirin, such as 1 gram daily, might decrease how fast the body gets rid of niacin. This could cause there to be too much niacin in the body and possibly lead to side effects. Stick with lower doses of aspirin, such as 325 mg or less.
How long does it take for a niacin flush to go away?
Other than causing discomfort the flushing is harmless and usually subsides within 1 or 2 hours. Symptoms are most intense after the first dose and typically diminish over days or weeks with continued use of niacin.
Is 500 mg of niacin safe?
Niacin in the form of nicotinamide has fewer side effects than nicotinic acid. However, at high doses of 500 mg/day or more, nicotinamide can cause diarrhea, easy bruising, and can increase bleeding from wounds. Even higher doses of 3,000 mg/day or more can cause nausea, vomiting, and liver damage.
How do you stop a niacin flush?
Flushing may be minimized by taking niacin with meals (or at bedtime with a low-fat snack), avoiding exacerbating factors (alcohol or hot beverages), and taking 325 mg of aspirin 30 minutes before niacin dosing.