Niacin

Common brands: Niacor, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Bayer Low Dose

Top reporter: Avondale Pharmaceuticals, Llc

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11,467
Total Reports
2,266
Serious Reports
753
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (6.57%)

Patient Demographics

Male
6,179
Female
4,602

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Niacin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 757
6.3%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 742
6.2%
3 NAUSEA 675
5.6%
4 DIARRHOEA 636
5.3%
5 DIZZINESS 549
4.6%
6 DYSPNOEA 531
4.4%
7 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 495
4.1%
8 PAIN 491
4.1%
9 HEADACHE 475
4.0%
10 ASTHENIA 442
3.7%
11 FALL 383
3.2%
12 ARTHRALGIA 377
3.1%
13 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 375
3.1%
14 RASH 350
2.9%
15 VOMITING 346
2.9%
16 PRURITUS 345
2.9%
17 WEIGHT DECREASED 337
2.8%
18 MYALGIA 326
2.7%
19 OFF LABEL USE 311
2.6%
20 BACK PAIN 307
2.6%
21 FLUSHING 297
2.5%
22 INSOMNIA 295
2.5%
23 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 283
2.4%
24 CONSTIPATION 281
2.3%
25 PNEUMONIA 275
2.3%
26 RENAL FAILURE 275
2.3%
27 DEATH 269
2.2%
28 ANXIETY 268
2.2%
29 COUGH 253
2.1%
30 MALAISE 253
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.