What is Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?
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Vitamin B3, niacin, is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood.
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How do members experience Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 43 | 14 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 16 | 12 | |
| High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) | 9 | 5 | |
| High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) | 6 | 4 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 4 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Flushing | 13 | |
| Burning sensation in skin | 2 | |
| Facial flushing | 2 | |
| Hot flashes | 2 | |
| Unbearable stinging all over | 2 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 15 | |
| Mild | 18 | |
| None | 35 |
Member evaluations
thjuland
evaluated on Aug 11, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Support circulatory health: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
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AS1977
evaluated on May 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for hyperlipidemia: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
Uncle Buck
evaluated on Mar 18, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
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