Abbott Laboratories Discusses Side Effects of Niaspan
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Abbott Laboratories has a comprehensive list of the side effects of Niaspan on their website, www.Niaspan.com. Patients about to start taking Niaspan should check the list to be prepared for potential issues that may arise when first taking the drug. It also serves as a good reference for current users of the prescription drug in case existing issues may not have been diagnosed due to their mild nature.
Niaspan is one of the prescription drugs often prescribed by doctors when diet and exercise are not enough. Niaspan is a medicine designed to help people with abnormal cholesterol levels create a healthy balance by raising HDL cholesterol and lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Niaspan may also benefit people with coronary artery disease and high cholesterol. In many cases, Niaspan can also be used to reduce the risk of a second heart attack.
Possible Side Effects
Patients who begin taking Niaspan may report sensations or symptoms of flushing – a redness, warmth, and itching or tingling of the skin. There have been cases when patients have mistaken signs of flushing for signs of a heart attack. However, most Niaspan side effects are often mild enough that patients may overlook them. Some minor common side effects include headache, nausea, diarrhea, increased cough, vomiting, and itching.
Side Effects of Niaspan may occur if the patient has known medicinal allergies, gout, stomach ulcers, liver and/or kidney problems, or serious bleeding issues. Like any other medication, patients may also wish to check to see if Niaspan is covered by an insurance or discount prescription card.
