Niaspan and diarrhoea Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5072792-2
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertriglyceridaemia and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, dyspnoea, eye disorder, fall , flushing, foaming at mouth, head injury, syncope. Niaspan dosage: 500 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, ALLOPURINOL, INSULIN, FLUVASTATIN, FUROSEMIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ZOLPIDEM. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5047412-3
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 23, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, flushing, nausea , pruritus. Niaspan dosage: 500 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #4847988-2
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 23, 2005. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, prophylaxis and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, duodenal ulcer, haematemesis, vomiting. Niaspan dosage: 1000 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, FLECAINIDE ACETATE, ENALAPRIL, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #4615276-5
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 03, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, dermatitis allergic, diarrhoea, fatigue, hepatitis toxic, vomiting. Niaspan dosage: 500 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Niaspan Side Effects Report #4621125-1
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Mar 16, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, dermatitis allergic, diarrhoea, fatigue, hepatitis toxic, jaundice , vomiting. Niaspan dosage: 500 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5861049-5
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, weighting 142.1 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, blood cholesterol increased, hypothyroidism and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, myalgia, pruritus. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, FISH OIL, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5707246-0
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 187.0 lb, was diagnosed with high density lipoprotein increased, low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, chills, diarrhoea, dizziness , epistaxis, erythema, fall , haemorrhage, head injury. Niaspan dosage: 500MG 1 TIME EACH NIGHT PO. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5861102-6
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with high density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, diarrhoea, flushing, platelet count decreased, pruritus. Niaspan dosage: 2000 MILLIGRAMS AT BEDTIME. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, WARFARIN. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5860807-0
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2008. Male patient, weighting 155.1 lb, was diagnosed with high density lipoprotein decreased and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, lactose intolerance . Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient recovered.


Niaspan Side Effects Report #5860821-5
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2008. Male patient, weighting 165.1 lb, was diagnosed with high density lipoprotein decreased, hypertension and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5860827-6
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2007. Male patient, weighting 180.2 lb, was diagnosed with high density lipoprotein decreased, cardiovascular event prophylaxis and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood cholesterol increased, diarrhoea, feeling hot, flushing, hepatic enzyme abnormal, hot flush, hyperhidrosis. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, ATENOLOL, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5093489-9
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 239.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain lower, altered visual depth perception, arthralgia, bacteria urine identified, blood urine present, diarrhoea, dysphonia, eye inflammation, eye swelling. Niaspan dosage: 1500 MG QHS PO. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, ACIPHEX, ASPIRIN, NITROGLYCERIN, TOPROL, ZOLOFT. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5861195-6
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2008. Male patient, weighting 215.2 lb, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides increased and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, fall , flushing, joint sprain, pain , pruritus, tendon injury. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FISH OIL. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5861714-X
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2008. Female patient, weighting 165.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides increased and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haemorrhoids. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MELOXICAM, LEVOTHYROXINE, TOPROL X. Patient recovered.


Niaspan Side Effects Report #5861909-5
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 22, 2008. Female patient, weighting 195.2 lb, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides increased, breast cancer , hypertension, incontinence and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, diarrhoea, hot flush, hyperhidrosis, malaise. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMOXIFEN CITRATE, DILTIAZEM, TROSPIUM CHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #6055825-6
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2009. Female patient, weighting 123.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood triglycerides increased, cardiac pacemaker insertion, implantable defibrillator insertion, autoimmune thyroiditis, diabetes mellitus, depression  and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, diarrhoea, flushing. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, METOLAZONE, SYNTHROID, FISH OIL, GLYBURIDE, SERTRALINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #4644685-3
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 14, 2005. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 225.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, diarrhoea, eye haemorrhage, eye swelling, flushing, ocular hyperaemia, oedema peripheral, rash pruritic, swelling face. Niaspan dosage: 500 MG QPM PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, GLUCOPHAGE, AVANDIA, CRESTOR, BANAIR, COREG. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5860540-5
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, weighting 137.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, flatulence, gastrointestinal disorder. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INEGY. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5861283-4
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2008. Male patient, weighting 178.2 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, cardiovascular event prophylaxis and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cold sweat, diarrhoea, feeling cold, hot flush, hyperhidrosis, paraesthesia. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.


Niaspan Side Effects Report #5861693-5
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 24, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5489020-6
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 175.2 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hysterectomy . Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, BYTTA, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5860364-9
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2007. Female patient, weighting 285.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol, rosacea , micturition urgency, arthritis , thyroid disorder, hiatus hernia and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, diarrhoea, nausea . Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TETRACYCLINE, ESTROGENS CONJUGATED, TOLTERODINE TARTRATE, ETODLAC, LEVOTHYROXINE, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5860969-5
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2008. Female patient, weighting 120.1 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, flushing. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COATED PDS. Patient recovered.

Niaspan Side Effects Report #5584367-7
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Dec 28, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, hyperoxaluria, renal failure chronic, tubulointerstitial nephritis. Niaspan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASCORBIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN A, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ERGOCALCIFEROL, FUROSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Niaspan Side Effects Report #5031511-6
Niaspan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2006. Female patient was treated with Niaspan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, burning sensation, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, erythema, flushing, vomiting. Niaspan dosage: 500 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with OMEGA, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, IRBESARTAN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, ACETAMINOPHEN W. Patient recovered.