Niaspan Precautions and Warnings

Who Should Not Take Niaspan?

You should not take Niaspan if you have:
 
  • An allergy to Niaspan, niacin extended-release, or any of the inactive components used in making Niaspan. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • Severe active liver disease or abnormally high liver enzymes.
     
  • Active peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
     
  • Arterial bleeding.
     

Niaspan Precautions and Warnings: Summary

There are a number of people who should not take Niaspan. There are also a number of Niaspan precautions and warnings to be aware of before starting Niaspan or beginning new medicines that may affect Niaspan.
 
It is possible that not all warnings or precautions for Niaspan were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the precautions and warnings that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
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