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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Niaspan??? Apr 22^nd, 2010 at 1:49am My Dr is wanting me to try Niaspan for cholesteral, but the second side effect mentioned following flushing is headache. It is a vasodilator, and I'm a bit iffy on taking it. Been going through a bit of a rough patch already, and I surely don't want to make it worse. Anyone with experience with it? Thanks, Jerry
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Re: Niaspan???
Reply #1 - Apr 23^rd, 2010 at 1:37pm

Haven't taken it in cycle - the flushing was unpredictable but could be very unpleasant. I wouldn't be surprised if it triggered clusters (especially in the short run) but not sure ... the effects seemed to be more in the skin, and it might have an effect like histamine desensitization over time.

Niaspan costs 20x more than Sloniacin, but is no better. Here is one cardiologists take on it:

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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Re: Niaspan??? Reply #2 - Apr 25^th, 2010 at 4:42pm Thanks, Monty. I think I'm going to take a pass. My doc is pretty understanding, so if I tell her I'm afraid it will trigger she will come up with something different. She always has. Wish I could find a Neuro that was as good to work with! Jerry
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