... told to take it in at bed time but am on a trial of Zetia. However I have read that taking aspirin can help with the flushing. There is also a Frush Free Niiacin that can be purchased on line or over the counter at many stores. ... (11 replies)

... you get in an hour. If nothing or very slight then try another dose later in the day...try this on an empty stomach. ... (15 replies)

... on a full stomach with a flush that is close to my bearable limit. I've been increasing the dosage over the last 2 months and the first 125 mg. ... (34 replies)

... Has anyone taken Niacin for high cholesterol? ... (11 replies)

... My theory is that the flush will be mitigated because it hits like gang busters and is gone in 20 minutes...so maybe the divided doses will be painless. Alas, on an empty stomach I can get a major flush with only 75 mg. ... (34 replies)

... The vitamins you are taking are great. In my experience, vitamins have not had much effect on my cholesterol values. I believe they help in many other ways. ... (31 replies)

... With much experience with NIACIN over the past 3 years. The flush is actualy very beneficial. Recently on the news, N.Y.C. firemen were featured taking several hundred mg. of Niacin, shortly before working out on a treadmill. ... (10 replies)

... Taking Niacin with food or a small snack supposed to prevent stomach upset. I take Niacin on an empty stomach and it has not caused me a problem. Taking either Niacin or any cholesterol lowering drug at bedtime is always best according to my doctor. He said the evening is when we manufacture most of the bad cholesterol. ... (27 replies)

... You have been overdosing on RYR and not only that, you have taken them on an empty stomach. See this link. ... (27 replies)