How to take NIASPAN

  • With your doctor's approval, take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen about 30 minutes before taking NIASPAN® (niacin extended-release tablets). This may help to minimize flushing.1
  • Take NIASPAN at bed time.
  • Take NIASPAN with a low-fat snack to help reduce the chance of stomach upset.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages, hot beverages and spicy foods around the time of taking NIASPAN. Why?
  • Don't break, crush or chew NIASPAN. The NIASPAN tablet should be swallowed whole to give you the extended-release benefit.
  • If you experience flushing, learn more about what it is, why it happens, and tips to help manage it. You should not stop taking NIASPAN without talking to your doctor.

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Flushing may be manageable.

 

Here are a few simple tips.

Reference

  1. 1. NIASPANŽ prescribing information. North Chicago, IL; Abbott Laboratories.