How do members experience Niaspan?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Support circulatory health 2 1
Support heart health 2 1
Doctor recommendation 1 0
General health 1 0
High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) 1 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Burning sensation in skin 1
Feeling hot/overheating 1
Hot flashes 1
Joint pain in hips 1
Unbearable stinging all over 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 4
Mild 4
None 1

Member evaluations

JoeP3

evaluated on Feb 03, 2012

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

GettingAKidneyAtLast

evaluated on Sep 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate

flwrpwr5150

evaluated on Mar 20, 2010

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