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

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 37

Member evaluations

JoeP3

evaluated on Feb 03, 2012

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

thjuland

evaluated on Aug 11, 2011

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

AS1977

evaluated on May 01, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for hyperlipidemia: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate