Niacin and anorexia Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Niacin Side Effects Report #5750323-9
Niacin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 21, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Niacin dosage: 1000 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #5025901-5
Niacin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , alanine aminotransferase increased, anorexia, ascites, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, body temperature decreased, chromaturia. Niacin dosage: 500 MG TID PO. During the same period patient was treated with ECOTRIN, VITAMIN, VIT C. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #6032784-3
Niacin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 07, 2009. Female patient, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, fatigue, transaminases increased, weight decreased. Niacin dosage: 1000 MG. BID PO. Patient recovered.

Niacin Side Effects Report #5020863-9
Niacin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was treated with Niacin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, aptyalism, difficulty in walking, dizziness , dysstasia, feeling cold, feeling hot, impaired work ability, lacrimation decreased. Niacin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.