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Niaspan (Niacin Extended-Release) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Niaspan (Niacin Extended-Release) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Reports by Event Outcome

All Cases (4311)
Death (28)
Life Threatening Events (6)
Disability (7)

Reports by Reaction Type

Flushing (2478)Pruritus (959)Feeling Hot (698)Erythema (581)Paraesthesia (581)Skin Burning Sensation (257)Burning Sensation (209)Blood Glucose Increased (172)Hot Flush (153)Headache (146)Dizziness (141)Nausea (130)

Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Niaspan (Niacin Extended-Release). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.

Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient: male, weighing 81.3 kg (178.8 pounds)

Reactions: Flushing, Dysgeusia, Chest Discomfort, Ageusia, Cardiac Stress Test Abnormal, Coronary Artery Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: High Density Lipoprotein Decreased
    Start date: 2008-01-01
    End date: 2010-01-01

Niaspan
    Start date: 2012-06-01

Other drugs received by patient: Lantus; Aciphex; Lisinopril; Vitamin D; Aspirin; Gabapentin; Plavix; Pravastatin; Novolog; Mega RED; Vitamin B Complex CAP; Metoprolol Tartrate



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient: male, weighing 95.3 kg (209.7 pounds)

Reactions: Renal Cancer, Bladder Cancer

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
    Dosage: 1 in am 1 in pm
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2012-08-14

Niaspan
    Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased
    Start date: 2010-01-01
    End date: 2012-08-13

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient: male, weighing 97.6 kg (214.7 pounds)

Reactions: Flushing, Prostate Cancer, Vena Cava Thrombosis, Erythema, Paraesthesia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient: male, weighing 109.0 kg (239.7 pounds)

Reactions: Flushing, Pruritus, Middle Insomnia, Drug Ineffective, Cataract Operation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
    Indication: LOW Density Lipoprotein Increased

Niaspan
    Indication: Blood Triglycerides

Niaspan
    Indication: High Density Lipoprotein Decreased

Other drugs received by patient: Hytrin; Jalyn; Losartan Potassium; Tricor; Aspirin; Multi-Vitamin



Possible Niaspan side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-22

Patient:

Reactions: Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Convulsion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Zocor



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20

Patient: female, weighing 66.3 kg (145.8 pounds)

Reactions: Arthralgia, Oedema Peripheral, Dizziness, Knee Arthroplasty

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin B-12; Vitamin D; Dutoprol; Zetia; Unknown Vitamins; CO Q-10; Lovaza; Multi-Vitamins



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-15

Patient: female, weighing 104.4 kg (229.7 pounds)

Reactions: Flushing, Postoperative Adhesion, Pruritus, Chest Pain, Erythema, Paraesthesia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased

Niaspan
    Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased
    Start date: 2012-05-30

Simcor
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Protonix; Toprol-XL; Effient; Crestor; Ranolazine



Possible Niaspan side effects in 53 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-14

Patient: 53 year old female

Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gabapentin
    Dosage: unk

Niaspan
    Dosage: unk



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-13

Patient: male, weighing 84.9 kg (186.8 pounds)

Reactions: Foot Deformity, Skin Ulcer, Blood Glucose Fluctuation, Myocardial Infarction, Blood Glucose Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
    Dosage: 2 tablets, at bedtime
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Abnormal
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Niaspan
    Indication: Arterial Disorder

Niaspan
    Indication: Catheterisation Cardiac

Other drugs received by patient: Furosemide; Clopidogrel; Iron; Potassium ER; Aspirin; Pravastatin; Ascorbic Acid; Synthroid



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-11

Patient: female

Reactions: Nausea, Fall, Abdominal Pain Upper, Flushing, Weight Increased, Knee Operation, Memory Impairment, Back Injury, Lethargy

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Smoking Cessation Drug; Citracal; Fish OIL; Vitamin D; Multi-Vitamin



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10

Patient: female

Reactions: Pruritus, Bladder Neck Suspension, Skin Burning Sensation, Myocardial Infarction, Erythema, Scar

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Niaspan
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2005-07-01

Niaspan
    Dosage: 1/2 tablet at bedtime

Other drugs received by patient: Crestor; Lovastatin; Paroxetine HCL; Fenofibrate; Nexium; Magnesium; Lisinopril; Vitamin D; Multi-Vitamins; Aspirin; Proair HFA



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10

Patient: female, weighing 104.4 kg (229.7 pounds)

Reactions: Flushing, Pruritus, Chest Pain, Erythema, Paraesthesia, Excessive Granulation Tissue

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased

Niaspan
    Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased
    Start date: 2012-05-30

Simcor
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Toprol-XL; Ranolazine; Crestor; Protonix; Effient



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-09

Patient: female

Reactions: Flushing, Intestinal Ischaemia, Feeling Hot, Ear Pruritus, Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Lovaza; Ranexa; Plavix; Calan; Crestor; Coq10; Spironolactone; Norvasc; Vitamin D; Glucosamine; Imuran



Possible Niaspan side effects in 69 year old male

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-09

Patient: 69 year old male, weighing 88.0 kg (193.6 pounds)

Reactions: Rhabdomyolysis, Hyperkalaemia, Renal Tubular Necrosis, Fall, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
    Dosage: 1000 mg, bid, po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2009-04-24
    End date: 2012-02-23

Simvastatin
    Dosage: 40 mg, hs, po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-01-04
    End date: 2012-02-23



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-08

Patient: female, weighing 95.3 kg (209.7 pounds)

Reactions: Condition Aggravated, Myocardial Infarction

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Unknown List



Possible Niaspan side effects in 65 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-06

Patient: 65 year old female

Reactions: Drug Dose Omission, Osteoporosis, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Blood Glucose Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Crestor
    Administration route: Oral

Nexium
    Administration route: Oral

Niaspan

Toprol-XL
    Administration route: Oral



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: male

Reactions: High Density Lipoprotein Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: female, weighing 109.0 kg (239.7 pounds)

Reactions: Flushing, Chills, Skin Burning Sensation, Gait Disturbance, Tremor

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: male, weighing 95.3 kg (209.7 pounds)

Reactions: Flushing, Middle Insomnia, Skin Burning Sensation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Crestor; Fish; Aspirin; Atenolol



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: female, weighing 70.8 kg (155.8 pounds)

Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Fatigue, Dyspnoea, Listless, Vomiting, Hypopnoea, Cough

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Niaspan
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol

Other drugs received by patient: Metolizone; Cozaar; Claritin; Singulair



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: male

Reactions: Hot Flush

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan



Possible Niaspan side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient:

Reactions: Flushing

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: male

Reactions: Flushing, Pruritus, Feeling Hot, Paraesthesia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
    Dosage: at bedtime
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Niaspan
    Dosage: at bedtime
    Start date: 2011-09-01



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: female

Reactions: Flushing, Pruritus

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
    Dosage: 500 mg x2 tabs at bedtime
    Indication: High Density Lipoprotein Decreased

Niaspan
    Indication: Arteriosclerosis

Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: female

Reactions: Blood Triglycerides Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Zocor; Jenuvia; Lisinopril; Metformin Hydrochloride; Plavix



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: male, weighing 96.2 kg (211.7 pounds)

Reactions: Weight Decreased, Flushing, Hypotension, Testicular Pain, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Lovaza; Mega-MEN MVI; Vitarex



Possible Niaspan side effects in 67 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: 67 year old female, weighing 64.0 kg (140.8 pounds)

Reactions: Flushing, Pruritus, Skin Burning Sensation, Erythema, Paraesthesia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin D; Zoloft; Nexium; Calcium; COQ MAX; Trazodone Hydrochloride; Menest; Salagen; Levothyroxine Sodium



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: female

Reactions: Macular Oedema

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan



Possible Niaspan side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: female

Reactions: Flushing

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan



Possible Niaspan side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: male, weighing 72.6 kg (159.8 pounds)

Reactions: Flushing, Pruritus, Hot Flush, Paraesthesia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan

Other drugs received by patient: Blood Pressure Medication; Zolpidem; Aspirin

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