Niacin Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Inositol Niacinate, Niaspan, Niaspan ER, Vitamin B3
See also:
Niacinamide
What is Niacin?
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. It may have other uses recommended by your doctor.
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Reasons Taken
40 patients in the community are taking or have taken Niacin.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| General health | 17 | 42% |
| Other | 14 | 35% |
| Slow my MS progress | 2 | 5% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 2 | 5% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 2% |
| high cholesterol | 1 | 2% |
| Fatigue | 1 | 2% |
| Emotional lability | 1 | 2% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 2% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Niacin or how long patients were taking Niacin before stopping.
