Compare Niaspan Extended-Release vs Niacin

Compare Niaspan Extended-Release

vs Niacin

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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 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.

Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin Have 12 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Critical Seriousness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

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Niaspan Extended-Release Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Niacin

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Niacin Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Niaspan Extended-Release

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Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin Have 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

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Niaspan Extended-Release Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Niacin

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Niacin Has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Niacin

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niacin but not Niaspan Extended-Release.

Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niacin but not Niaspan Extended-Release.

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niacin but not Niaspan Extended-Release.

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niacin but not Niaspan Extended-Release.

High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niacin but not Niaspan Extended-Release.

High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niacin but not Niaspan Extended-Release.

Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niacin but not Niaspan Extended-Release.

Dry Eye is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niacin but not Niaspan Extended-Release.

Worsening of Peptic Ulcer - Exacerbation of Peptic Ulcer is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niacin but not Niaspan Extended-Release.

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Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin Treat 16 Conditions in Common

Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level - Mixed Hyperlipidemia is treated by both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Heterozygous High Cholesterol - Heterozygous Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Increased Triglycerides and Cholesterol - Primary Dysbetalipoproteinemia is treated by both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood - Hypertriglyceridemia is treated by both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Low HDL Cholesterol - High Density Lipoid Deficiency is treated by both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is treated by both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Myocardial Reinfarction Prevention is treated by both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

Slow Progression of Disease of the Arteries of the Heart - Slow Progression of Coronary Artery Disease is treated by both Niaspan Extended-Release and Niacin.

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.

Niacin has 15 Condition Contraindications

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

Niacin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Arterial Hemorrhage - Bleeding from an Artery is a contraindication of Niacin.

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

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

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Niacin.

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

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Niacin.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Niacin.

Unstable Angina Pectoris - Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain is a contraindication of Niacin.

Contraindication Warnings

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Niacin.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Niacin.

Gout is a contraindication of Niacin.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Niacin.

Hypophosphatemia - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood is a contraindication of Niacin.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Niacin.

Severe Thrombocytopenia - Severely Decreased Platelets is a contraindication of Niacin.

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.

Niacin - 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.

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.