Niacin Helps Patients with Dyslipidemia
Clinical Study Title:
Long-term safety and efficacy of a once-daily niacin/lovastatin
formulation for patients with dyslipidemia.
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The
long term use of niacin for treating lipid disorders
was examined in this study. The once a day niacin
and lovastatin combination was given to 814 adults
over the course of a year. Four different doses were
given to the participants, and their levels of cholesterol
were examined during the study. The combination drug
had a dose dependant effect for most participants,
and was well tolerated by almost everyone taking the
drug. Niacin does not have adverse side effects associated
with it, although mild side effects were seen in participants
who were taking the combination. Overall, the drug
was safe and effective, and the niacin added a positive contribution
to the effects. |
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Authors:
Kashyap ML. McGovern ME. Berra K. Guyton JR. Kwiterovich PO. Harper
WL. Toth PD. Favrot LK. Kerzner B. Nash SD. Bays HE. Simmons PD.
Institution:
Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Long Beach, California 90822,
USA.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
American Journal of Cardiology. 89(6):672-8, 2002 Mar 15.
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