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The high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-Atherosclerosis Treatment Study showed that simvastatin plus niacin (mean daily dose 13 mg and 2.4 g, respectively) halt angiographic atherosclerosis progression and reduce major clinical events by 60% in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who have low
Subjective discomfort caused by nausea and hot, pruritic skin has been described in patients after ingestion of therapeutic dosages of niacin is shown by this study to be alleviated by propranolol HC1. A dosage of 2 mg, I.V., given incrementally, in a clinical trial of six patients is described. The
BACKGROUND
The Heart Protection Study 2-Treatment of HDL to Reduce the Incidence of Vascular Events (HPS2-THRIVE) showed that adding extended-release niacin-laropiprant (ERN-LRPT) to statin provided no incremental cardiovascular benefit vs placebo (PBO). ERN-LRPT was also associated with an excess
The pattern of nausea and/or vomiting of pregnancy were investigated in a group of 414 predominantly white, upper middle-class women in Albany, New York; patterns were ascertained before their eighty-eighth day of gestation and followed up to the end of pregnancy. Of these, 89.4% reported at least
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of hepatotoxicity when niacin was used by a patient with HIV to pass a drug test.
METHODS
Niacin is a soluble pyridine derivative widely used in the management of dyslipidemia. Common adverse effects include flushing, nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, and
Niacin (vitamin B3) is promoted for rapidly clearing the body of drugs of abuse, such as cocaine and cannabis, and is alleged to interfere with urine drug screening. We present 4 cases of such novel use associated with significant adverse effects. Two cases had isolated skin manifestations, whereas
Snorting and intravenous use are common routes of administration for advanced opioid abusers. A tablet form of immediate-release oxycodone (IRO) developed using Aversion Technology combines immediate release (IR) oxycodone HCl with inactive functional excipients that are intended to discourage
BACKGROUND
Migraine and tension-type headaches impose a tremendous economic drain upon the healthcare system. Intravenous and oral niacin has been employed in the treatment of acute and chronic migraine and tension-type headaches, but its use has not become part of contemporary medicine, nor have
Niacin has beneficial effects on plasma lipoproteins and has demonstrated clinical benefits in reducing cardiovascular events and atherosclerosis progression. The side effects of niacin, however, have limited its use in general clinical practice. An understanding of cutaneous flushing based on the
OBJECTIVE
Anorexia, nausea and premature satiety with eating, prevalent in congestive heart failure (CHF), have been held responsible for reduced dietary intake and deficiency of magnesium, potassium and probably other nutrients. Since solid data is not available, this study was undertaken with the
Numerous complications can arise when administering medications to patients receiving continuous enteral feeding. We report a case of a patient who could not be fed by mouth and was receiving continuous jejunal enteral feeding who had an adverse event associated with inappropriate administration of
BACKGROUND
Hypertriglyceridemia is common in patients with HIV treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
OBJECTIVE
The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 460 mg/eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 380 mg on
The purpose of the present study was to examine characteristics of multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement (MIPS) users, their common patterns/habits of MIPS ingestion, and their associated feelings about the effectiveness and safety of this class of supplements. An online electronic survey was
BACKGROUND
The consumption of energy drinks has increased significantly. We report the case of a patient who presented to our hospital with jaundice, abdominal pain, and markedly increased liver transaminases likely due to the increased consumption of an energy drink. To the best of our knowledge,
OBJECTIVE
To find scientific reasons for adverse events reported in Traditional Iranian Medicine (TIM) following administration of aqueous extract of Herba Portulacae Oleraceae seed including itching and tingling of whole body, tachycardia, anxiety, dyspnea and severe nausea.
METHODS
Electronic