Combine Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Niaspan Extended-Release

and Aspirin

Combine Niaspan Extended-Release with Aspirin. To make a decision about taking Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin have 74 combined Side Effects total
33 are Life Threatening
13 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Niaspan Extended-Release

Niaspan Extended-Release is also known by the generic name Inositol Niacinate

Niaspan Extended-Release is also known by the generic name Niacin

USES:
Niacin is used in addition to a proper diet and exercise to help control levels of fats in the blood. It can help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by other treatment (e.g., diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, stopping smoking, weight loss if overweight, and controlling blood sugar if diabetic). It may be used with or without other medications.

Lowering "bad" cholesterol/triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Lowering fats may also help reduce the risk of pancreas problems (pancreatitis) in people at risk. Niacin is also known as vitamin B-3 (nicotinic acid), one of the B-complex vitamins.

Uses of Aspirin

USES:
Aspirin is used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain from conditions such as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, and headaches. It may also be used to reduce pain and swelling in conditions such as arthritis. Aspirin is known as a salicylate and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking a certain natural substance in your body to reduce pain and swelling. Consult your doctor before giving this drug to a child younger than 12 years. It is very important to keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. Aspirin is a common cause of poisoning in children. (See also Overdose section.)

Your doctor may direct you to take a low dose of aspirin to prevent blood clots. This effect reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. If you have recently had surgery on clogged arteries (such as bypass surgery, carotid endarterectomy, coronary stent), your doctor may direct you to use aspirin in low doses as a "blood thinner" to prevent blood clots. Aspirin prevents blood clots by stopping certain blood cells (platelets) from clumping together.

Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin Combined Have 33 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine - Gastrointestinal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood coming from Anus - Rectal Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemorrhage Within the Skull - Intracranial Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

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Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin Combined have 13 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion - Gastric Hypersecretory Conditions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin combined

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Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Niaspan Extended-Release and Aspirin.

Niaspan Extended-Release has 15 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Niaspan Extended-Release.

Niaspan Extended-Release Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Arterial Hemorrhage - Bleeding from an Artery is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Unstable Angina Pectoris - Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Contraindication Warnings

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Gout is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Hypophosphatemia - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Severe Thrombocytopenia - Severely Decreased Platelets is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Aspirin has 21 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Aspirin.

Aspirin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Hemolytic Anemia from Pyruvate Kinase and G6PD Deficiencies - Anemia from Pyruvate Kinase and G6PD Deficiencies is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Hemophilia is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Reye's Syndrome is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Von Willebrand's Disease - Blood Clotting Disorder - Von Willebrand's Disease is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Erosive Gastritis - Damage to Stomach Lining is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Gout is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Hypoprothrombinemia - Decrease in the Blood-Clotting Protein Prothrombin is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Nasal Polyp - Presence of Polyps in the Nose is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Vitamin K Deficiency - Inadequate Vitamin K is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Niaspan Extended-Release - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Aspirin - Symptoms of overdose may include
burning pain in the throat/stomach, confusion, mental/mood changes, fainting, weakness, ringing in the ears, fever, rapid breathing, change in the amount of urine, seizures, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.