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<p>[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 2037088"]I can see why the good doctor is so willing to "bet his medical degree" as it appears his degree may be flawed as he seems to have missed the section on understanding the differences between the various forms of nicotinic acid. Here are a couple quotes from the NCEP ATP III Full Report available on the NIH website:</p><p><br /></p><p>"The sustained-release preparations usually increase HDL cholesterol levels by only 10-15% with the exception of Niaspan which retains the HDL -raising potential of the crystalline form."</p><p><br /></p><p>"The risk of hepatotoxicity appears to be greater with the sustained-release preparations, although not with Niaspan"</p><p><br /></p><p>"Niaspan is an extended-release preparation; however, its more rapid-release than sustained-release preparation appears to reduce the risk of hepatotoxicity. Niaspan also is associated with less flushing than with crystalline nicotinic acid."</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>If you are looking to save money on niacin therapy - use an immediate release form. It is safe and it works. The downside is that you need to take it 3 or 4 times a day and the flushing side effects are terrible even if you follow a complicated 45 day dose titration schedule. But ... if you can tolerate it you might be able to save money if you pay cash for your meds. If you have good Rx insurance coverage use Niaspan without a doubt. If you pay cash, try IMMEDIATE RELEASE with Niaspan as a second option. If you need meaningful HDL elevations and you value your liver do not use any form of dietary supplement slow release niacin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 2037088"]I can see why the good doctor is so willing to "bet his medical degree" as it appears his degree may be flawed as he seems to have missed the section on understanding the differences between the various forms of nicotinic acid. Here are a couple quotes from the NCEP ATP III Full Report available on the NIH website: "The sustained-release preparations usually increase HDL cholesterol levels by only 10-15% with the exception of Niaspan which retains the HDL -raising potential of the crystalline form." "The risk of hepatotoxicity appears to be greater with the sustained-release preparations, although not with Niaspan" "Niaspan is an extended-release preparation; however, its more rapid-release than sustained-release preparation appears to reduce the risk of hepatotoxicity. Niaspan also is associated with less flushing than with crystalline nicotinic acid." If you are looking to save money on niacin therapy - use an immediate release form. It is safe and it works. The downside is that you need to take it 3 or 4 times a day and the flushing side effects are terrible even if you follow a complicated 45 day dose titration schedule. But ... if you can tolerate it you might be able to save money if you pay cash for your meds. If you have good Rx insurance coverage use Niaspan without a doubt. If you pay cash, try IMMEDIATE RELEASE with Niaspan as a second option. If you need meaningful HDL elevations and you value your liver do not use any form of dietary supplement slow release niacin.[/QUOTE]
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