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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Disaffected

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6. back in the day, I also took niacin.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #5)

Sun May 28, 2023, 10:39 AM

May 2023

LDL went down like a rock (I don't recall the numbers now) so much so that my endocrinologist, who was affiliated with a medical research centre, mused about doing a study on my case.

I have recently mentioned niacin to my cardio doc but she did not recommend it and it and it looks like it is not prescribed any more.

I do recall the rather severe flushing as a side effect - very uncomfortable.

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Anyone here take Repatha? [View all] Disaffected May 2023 OP

I've never used it, but... hippywife May 2023 #1

I have contacted my docs about it. Disaffected May 2023 #3

I don't take Repatha, but CoQ10 supplement helps me with the side effects you describe Captain Zero May 2023 #2

Thanks, I may try that again. Disaffected May 2023 #4

Many years ago I took timed released niacin, Guggul mushroom and red yeast rice Maraya1969 May 2023 #5

back in the day, I also took niacin. Disaffected May 2023 #6