Generic Niacin (Nicotinic acid)
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Niacin (Nicotinic acid) is used for improving cholesterol levels, reducing the risk for a second heart attack, slowing or treating hardening of the arteries, and lowering very high serum triglyceride levels. It is used in combination with diet. It may be used alone or with other medicines. Niacin (Nicotinic acid) is an antihyperlipidemic. It works by reducing low-density lipoprotein ('bad') cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing high-density lipoprotein ('good') cholesterol. |
