Niacin and abdominal pain upper Patient Reports March 19, 2010

Niacin Side Effects Report #5776505-8
Niacin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 17, 2008. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood pressure decreased, chest pain , dizziness , dyspnoea, heart rate decreased, syncope. Niacin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #5033934-8
Niacin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, cardiac disorder, myocardial infarction. Niacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL, OMEGA, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #5166654-X
Niacin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, biopsy liver abnormal, decreased appetite, fatigue, flushing, hepatic trauma, hepatocellular damage, nausea , weight decreased. Niacin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, LEXAPRO, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE, PRILOSEC. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #5313053-3
Niacin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2007. Male patient, 14 years of age, was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, diabetic ketoacidosis, dizziness postural, hepatitis , hypoglycaemia, malaise, nausea , neutrophilia. Niacin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.