Niacin Treatment of Cholesterol Levels
Clinical Study Title:
Targeting cardiovascular risk associated with both low density and
high density lipoproteins using statin-niacin combination therapy.
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English Summary: |
This
study examined the effectiveness of a statin with
niacin combination treatment of cholesterol levels.
Patients who were taking the statin-niacin combination
were interviewed during the course of 6 year trial.
The vast majority of the participants verbalized tolerance of
the drug, and no side effects were reported. All participants
had a reduction in cholesterol while taking the combination
therapy. The niacin has a protective effect for the
heart, by helping to alleviate cholesterol
problems, and is a safe and effective vitamin, even when combined with other drugs. |
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Authors:
Duvall WL. Blazing MA. Saxena S. Guyton JR.
Institution:
Department of Medicine, Box 3510, Duke University Medical Center,
Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Country of Publication:
England
Source:
Journal of Cardiovascular Risk. 9(6):339-47, 2002 Dec.
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