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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