How do members experience Niaspan ER?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 5 2
High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) 4 0
Elevated blood pressure 2 1
High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) 2 1
Increase effect of another treatment 2 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Flushing 5
Facial flushing 2
Burning sensation 1
Burning sensation in head 1
Difficulty sleeping 1
Elevated liver enzymes 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 3
Mild 3
None 3

Member evaluations

woofhound

evaluated on Jun 16, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for high triglycerides: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild

thjuland

evaluated on Aug 11, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Support circulatory health: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe

Uncle Buck

evaluated on Mar 18, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe