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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Slo-Niacin Oral.

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33 Total User Reviews

EffectivenessThis medication has worked for me.

Current Rating: 0

Ease of UseThis medication has been easy for me to use.

Current Rating: 0

SatisfactionOverall, I have been satisfied with my experience.

Current Rating: 0

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Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level

1/16/2013 3:25:48 PM

Reviewer: MOWERY57, 55-64 Male (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
THOUGHT I HAD THE FLU WITH A STOMIC VIRUS, FEEL DIZZY, LEG CRAMPS, DIARIEA, VOMITING, SWEETING, BLURED VISION, SHORTNEES OF BREATH, AND TIRED, INSOMNIA. THIS IS THE SECOUND WORSE DRUG I HAVE EVER TAKEN IN MY LIFE.

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Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level

12/25/2012 10:09:11 AM

Reviewer: Rick M., 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
Just started SLO-NIACIN, 5 days now. Doing a small amount Applesauce prior to taking 250mg at night before going to bed. Been having strong headaches since the second day. Taking aspirin for the headaches. Some very slight toe cramps, and some daily diarrhea. I'm willing to put up with some side effects, for my triglycerides to go down - currently at 700. So I need to get that way down. Cutting b ... Show Full Comment

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Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level

11/1/2012 1:51:01 AM

Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
lots of flushing

1 person found this review helpful.
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Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level

5/25/2011 2:52:56 PM

Reviewer: cherry, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
only took 250mg every night, controlled high cholesterol & triglerides without prescription drugs.

8 people found this review helpful.
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Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level

11/9/2010 9:34:03 PM

Reviewer: chillinwitu, Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have been taking this medicine for a couple months now. It has been very effective in lowering my triglyceride level I did get a flushing feeling when I first started but Dr. said to take a 81mg asperin and it did help. It worked for me

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