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 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 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
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, 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 2012-08-10
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 2012-08-09
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 consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male, weighing 88.5 kg (194.8 pounds)
Reactions: Flushing, Nasopharyngitis, Urticaria, Pain, Herpes Zoster
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: Lisinopril; Crestor; Metoprolol Tartrate
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, Erythema, Paraesthesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Indication: Myocardial Infarction
Niaspan
Administration route: Oral
Indication: High Density Lipoprotein Decreased
Start date: 2009-01-01
Niaspan
Indication: Myocardial Infarction
Niaspan
Administration route: Oral
Indication: High Density Lipoprotein Decreased
Start date: 2009-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Other Medications
Possible Niaspan side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: female
Reactions: Nausea, Cold Sweat
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Aspirin
Possible Niaspan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male, weighing 77.2 kg (169.8 pounds)
Reactions: Back Pain, Pain in Extremity, Dizziness, Gait Disturbance, Hyperhidrosis, Asthenia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-01-01
Niaspan
Start date: 2012-01-01
Possible Niaspan side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: female, weighing 53.6 kg (117.9 pounds)
Reactions: Flushing, Middle Insomnia, Feeling Hot
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: Calcium +D; Fosamax; Tylenol Arthritis; Multi-Vitamin; Unknown Allergy Medication; Aspirin; Bisoprolol Fumarate
Possible Niaspan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male
Reactions: Flushing
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: Crestor; Aspirin
Possible Niaspan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male, weighing 87.6 kg (192.8 pounds)
Reactions: Flushing
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Administration route: Oral
Indication: High Density Lipoprotein Decreased
Start date: 2012-03-19
Niaspan
Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased
Other drugs received by patient: Indocin; Aspirin; Unknown Blood Pressure Medications; Metformin Hydrochloride; Alprazolam; Unknown Pain Medications
Possible Niaspan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male
Reactions: Flushing
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: About 20 Unknown Medications
Possible Niaspan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male, weighing 106.2 kg (233.7 pounds)
Reactions: Flushing, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Pruritus, Feeling Hot, Erythema, Paraesthesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Fish OIL; Antioxidant; Azor; Crestor; Glucosamine Chondroitin
Possible Niaspan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male
Reactions: Pruritus
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, weighing 85.8 kg (188.8 pounds)
Reactions: Initial Insomnia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Diabetes Medication; Plavix; Unknown Thyroid Medication; Unknown Medications; Simvastatin
Possible Niaspan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male
Reactions: DRY Mouth
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor
Possible Niaspan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male
Reactions: Flushing, Feeling Hot
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin
Possible Niaspan side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: female, weighing 110.8 kg (243.7 pounds)
Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Flushing, Feeling Hot, Headache, Eructation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Niaspan
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrochlorothiazide; Lisinopril
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