Friday, March 2, 2012

Niacin & Meds Interactions

  1. Niacin and Hypertension meds
    • Potentiates anti-hypertensive meds, such as vasodilators and gaglion blockers because Niacin has vasodilator effects
  2. Niacin and Diabetes meds
    • Causes insulin resistance - needs to increase diabetic meds doses
  3. Increases Uric Acid

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