NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3) - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Alcohol (Ethanol) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Niacin can cause flushing and itchiness. Consuming alcohol along with niacin might make the flushing and itching worse. There is also some concern that consuming alcohol with niacin might increase the chance of having liver damage.

Allopurinol (Zyloprim) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Allopurinol is used to treat gout. Taking large doses of niacin might worsen gout and decrease the effects of allopurinol.

Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

High doses of niacin might increase blood sugar levels. Taking niacin along with diabetes medications might reduce the effects of these medications. Monitor your blood sugar closely.

Medications used for lowering cholesterol (Bile acid sequestrants) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Some medications called bile acid sequestrants can decrease how much niacin the body absorbs. This might reduce the effects of niacin. Take niacin and these medications at least 4-6 hours apart.

Medications used for lowering cholesterol (Statins) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Taking niacin along with statins might increase the risk for muscle damage in some people. Use with caution.

Probenecid (Benemid) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Probenecid is used to treat gout. Taking large doses of niacin might worsen gout and decrease the effects of probenecid.

Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Sulfinpyrazone is used to treat gout. Taking large doses of niacin might worsen gout and decrease the effects of sulfinpyrazone.

Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Niacin might lower blood pressure. Taking niacin along with medications that lower blood pressure might cause blood pressure to go too low. Monitor your blood pressure closely.

Medications that can harm the liver (Hepatotoxic drugs) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Niacin might harm the liver. Some medications can also harm the liver. Taking niacin along with a medication that can harm the liver might increase the risk of liver damage.

Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Niacin might slow blood clotting. Taking niacin along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.

Thyroid hormone interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

The body naturally produces thyroid hormones. Niacin might decrease thyroid hormone levels. Taking niacin with thyroid hormone pills might decrease the effects of thyroid hormone.

Gemfibrozil (Lopid) interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Taking niacin along with gemfibrozil might increase the risk for muscle damage in some people. Use with caution.

Aspirin interacts with NIACIN AND NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Aspirin is often used to reduce the flushing caused by niacin. These low doses of aspirin don't seem to cause any issues when taken with niacin. But taking higher doses of aspirin, such as 1 gram daily, might decrease how fast the body gets rid of niacin. This could cause there to be too much niacin in the body and possibly lead to side effects. Stick with lower doses of aspirin, such as 325 mg or less.

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