Niacin

Train staff to advise patient about:

1) Cutaneous side effects

i) Start slowly and build up gradually

ii) Always take with meals

iii) Use aspirin judiciously

iv) Avoid simultaneous hot beverages

v) Effects are "transient"

vi) Use information sheet (sample enclosed)

You can advise patient about:

2) Other Adverse Effects:

i) Hyperglycemia

ii) LFT abnormalities

iii) Gout

iv) Rash/Acanthosis Nigricans

v) Avoid sustained release preparations

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