Vitamin B3 (Niacin - non Rx) Customer Reviews

Vitamin B3

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Drug Description:

This medicine is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency, pellagra and to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood that have not responded well to diet, exercise, and weight loss. Doctors may occasionally prescribe this medicine for other reasons.Store at controlled room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F). Keep in a tight, light-resistant container in a cool, dry place.How much medicine you are given and how often it is given depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are given, talk with your health care provider. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs): Adult males – 15 to 20 mg; adult females – 13 to 15 mg; pregnant or lactating women – 17 to 20 mg. This medicine may cause upset stomach. Take with meals. Do not take this medicine with alcohol or hot drinks. This may increase flushing and itching. If dizziness occurs, avoid sudden changes in posture. Stop use of this medicine and contact your health care provider if any of the following occur: Persistent flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, general unwell feeling); loss of appetite; decreased urination associated with dark-colored urine; muscle discomfort, such as tender, swollen muscles or muscle weakness; irregular heartbeat; dimming of vision. Diabetes patients – This medicine may decrease glucose tolerance. Diet or blood sugar-lowering medicines may have to be adjusted. Talk with your health care provider before taking niacin supplements. Common sources of niacin are liver, meat, fish, chicken, nuts, legumes, green vegetables, yeast, potatoes, and whole-grain and enriched cereals and breads. Lab tests may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Do not substitute this medicine for any other type of naicin. Do not take over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements without talking with your health care provider. Patients with other medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine or change the dose unless advised to do so by your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised to by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider.Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have an active peptic ulcer you have arterial bleeding you have liver diseaseBefore using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplement if you consume large amounts of alcohol if you have a history of arterial bleeding if you have a history of jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) if you have a history of liver disease if you have diabetes if you have heart disease or have had a heart attack if you have recurring chest pain if you have gallbladder disease if you have a history of peptic ulcer if you have gout if you have any other medical conditionPatients with gallbladder disease or history of jaundice, liver disease or peptic ulcer should be monitored closely while taking this medicine. This medicine may cause hyperglycemia. Periodic blood glucose monitoring is advised, especially in the early phase of therapy. Elevated uric acid levels have occurred; therefore,this medicine must be used with caution in patients predisposed to goutMost severe:  Persistent flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, general unwell feeling); loss of appetite; decreased urination associated with dark-colored urine; muscle discomfort, such as tender, swollen muscles or muscle weakness; irregular heartbeat; diMost common:  Indigestion; diarrhea;

Indication:

This medicine is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency, pellagra and to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood that have not responded well to diet, exercise, and weight loss. Doctors may occasionally prescribe this medicine for other reasons.

Storage:

Store at controlled room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F). Keep in a tight, light-resistant container in a cool, dry place.

General:

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Precautions:

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplement if you consume large amounts of alcohol if you have a history of arterial bleeding if you have a history of jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) if you have a history of liver disease if you have diabetes if you have heart disease or have had a heart attack if you have recurring chest pain if you have gallbladder disease if you have a history of peptic ulcer if you have gout if you have any other medical condition

Warnings:

Patients with gallbladder disease or history of jaundice, liver disease or peptic ulcer should be monitored closely while taking this medicine. This medicine may cause hyperglycemia. Periodic blood glucose monitoring is advised, especially in the early phase of therapy. Elevated uric acid levels have occurred; therefore,this medicine must be used with caution in patients predisposed to gout

Patient Family Info:

How much medicine you are given and how often it is given depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are given, talk with your health care provider. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs): Adult males – 15 to 20 mg; adult females – 13 to 15 mg; pregnant or lactating women – 17 to 20 mg. This medicine may cause upset stomach. Take with meals. Do not take this medicine with alcohol or hot drinks. This may increase flushing and itching. If dizziness occurs, avoid sudden changes in posture. Stop use of this medicine and contact your health care provider if any of the following occur: Persistent flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, general unwell feeling); loss of appetite; decreased urination associated with dark-colored urine; muscle discomfort, such as tender, swollen muscles or muscle weakness; irregular heartbeat; dimming of vision. Diabetes patients

Contra Indication:

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have an active peptic ulcer you have arterial bleeding you have liver disease

Severe Side Effects:

Most severe:  Persistent flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, general unwell feeling); loss of appetite; decreased urination associated with dark-colored urine; muscle discomfort, such as tender, swollen muscles or muscle weakness; irregular heartbeat; di

Common Side Effects:

Most common:  Indigestion; diarrhea; peptic ulcer; yellowing of the skin or eyes; flushing; changes in skin color; dry skin; gout; headache; warm sensation; stomach pain; itching; joint pain.

Other Side Effects:

Rash, hyperpigmentation, dry skin, xerostomia, hyperuricemia which may precipitate gout, activation of peptic ulcer, blurred vision, hyperglycemia and abnormal liver function test results.

Additional information

Generic name:

Niacin – non Rx

Formulation:

Caplet

Strength(s):

500mg

Quantities Available:

100

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