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
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 15
Mild 18
None 35

Member evaluations

craftgranny

evaluated on Sep 10, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia): Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild

tigger13039

evaluated on Jul 29, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

JoeP3

evaluated on Feb 03, 2012

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