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skyhigh
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03/26/06 - 03:28 PM

What are the side effects?

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03/26/06 - 06:25 PM

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03/28/06 - 04:25 PM

pruritis, increase glucose and uric acid, abnormal LFTs

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04/03/08 - 12:38 AM

why does niacin cause vasodilation. Does any one know the mechanism of this effect??

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04/20/08 - 07:57 AM

yes, vasodilation caused by Niacin is prostaglandin mediated!

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04/20/08 - 02:41 PM

1.ammara wrote:
yes, vasodilation caused by Niacin is prostaglandin mediated!

Therefore, vasodilation can be prevented with ASPIRIN or NSAIDs

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04/20/08 - 02:48 PM

NIACIN (UW notes)

Indication: Dyslipidemiawith Low HDL

Major Toxicity: 1.- Cutaneous Vasodilation

2.-Hyperglycemia (with Acanthosis Nigricans)

3.- Hyperuricemia/ Gout ( joint problem)

4.- Hepatitis ( increase LFT)

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04/21/08 - 02:19 AM

Word ^

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