What is the purpose of taking Niacin?

Side effects. Niacin can cause flushing, especially when you first begin taking it. read more

Niacin’s purpose is to maintain and to control a healthy cardiovascular system and metabolism - balancing blood cholesterol levels. Additional, niacin helps with healthy skin formation, brain function, and maintenance and preventing or treating diabetes. read more

Avoid taking colestipol (Colestid) or cholestyramine (Locholest, Prevalite, Questran) at the same time you take niacin. If you take either of these other medications, take them at least 4 to 6 hours before or after you take niacin. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. read more