Niacin and headache Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Niacin Side Effects Report #4579186-4
Niacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Feb 08, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with hypertriglyceridaemia and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, headache . Niacin dosage: 50 MG TWICE DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with INDOMETHACIN, ASPIRIN, FOLIC ACID, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #5910848-X
Niacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 06, 2008. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides increased and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , blood pressure systolic increased, headache , heart rate increased, product quality issue, restlessness. Niacin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #5203756-3
Niacin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure abnormal, confusional state, discomfort, headache , palpitations, pruritus, skin warm. Niacin dosage: 500 MG ONCE PO. Patient recovered.