Niacin and weight decreased Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Niacin Side Effects Report #4904941-8
Niacin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with high density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: faecal incontinence, parasitic infection intestinal, steatorrhoea, treatment noncompliance, weight decreased. Niacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with B ELX. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #5092403-X
Niacin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bilirubin conjugated increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, carbohydrate antigen 19-9 increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, jaundice , weight decreased. Niacin dosage: 2000 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #6032784-3
Niacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 07, 2009. Female patient, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, fatigue, transaminases increased, weight decreased. Niacin dosage: 1000 MG. BID PO. Patient recovered.