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Why prescription niacin?

April 26, 2017Niacin prescription

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Why prescription niacin?

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NIASPAN (niacin extended-release tablets) is a prescription, extended-release form of niacin, used along with diet and exercise, to improve cholesterol levels. NIASPAN raises HDL (“good”) cholesterol and lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides. Please click here for additional Important Safety Information you should know about NIASPAN and discuss it with your doctor. NIASPAN is a long-acting form of niacin. Severe liver damage can occur when switching to NIASPAN from immediate-release niacin. All forms of niacin are not the same as NIASPAN, so do not switch between forms of niacin without first talking to your health care professional.