Niaspan (Niacin ER) Tablet ER

Niaspan ER works by reducing LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Niaspan contains niacin, also called nicotinic acid, a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in plants and animals and is present in many multiple vitamin supplements.
Niaspan ER is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood. It is also used to lower the risk of heart attack in people with high cholesterol who have already had a heart attack. It is sometimes used to treat coronary artery disease (also called atherosclerosis).

Uses Of Niaspan ER Tablet

• Used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood

Benefits Of Niaspan ER Tablet

In Used To Lower Cholesterol And Triglycerides In The Blood

Niaspan ER is pharmaceutical grade niacin. Niacin (nicotinic acid) is a B vitamin that your body uses to help turn food into energy. Niaspan ER is a prescription medication that, when used along with diet and exercise, has been shown to provide cholesterol benefits. 

Side Effects Of Niaspan ER Tablet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Niaspan ER: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects 

Common Side Effects Of Niaspan ER Tablet

• feeling like you might pass out;
• fast, pounding, or uneven heart beats;
• feeling short of breath;
• swelling;
• jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or
• muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with fever or flu symptoms and dark colored urine.

If you are diabetic, tell your doctor about any changes in your blood sugar levels.

Less Serious Niaspan ER Side Effects Include:

• mild dizziness;
• warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;
• itching, dry skin;
• sweating or chills;
• nausea, diarrhea, belching, gas;
• muscle pain, leg cramps; or
• Sleep problems (insomnia).

How To Use Niaspan ER Tablet

Use Niaspan ER exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Niaspan ER is sometimes taken at bedtime with a low-fat snack. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

How Niaspan ER Tablet Works

Niaspan ER can help slow plaque buildup and even help clear plaque from artery walls when used in combination with a low-cholesterol diet and a bile acid-binding resin (another cholesterol medication) in patients with a history of coronary artery disease and high cholesterol.