Generic name: Inositol Niacinate [ in-OH-sih-tole-nye-a-SIN-ate ]
Brand names: Niacin Flush Free, Niacinol
Drug class: Nutraceutical products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 17, 2024.

Uses of Inositol Niacinate:

• It is used to treat poor blood flow.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Inositol Niacinate?

• If you are allergic to inositol niacinate; any part of inositol niacinate; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you have any of these health problems: Bleeding problems, liver problems or rise in liver enzymes, or ulcer disease.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with inositol niacinate.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take inositol niacinate with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Inositol Niacinate?

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take inositol niacinate. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.
• Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
• Avoid or limit drinking alcohol to less than 3 drinks a day. Drinking too much alcohol may raise your chance of liver disease. Alcohol may cause more flushing.
• A severe muscle problem (rhabdomyolysis) has happened when inositol niacinate was used along with certain drugs for high cholesterol like atorvastatin and simvastatin. Sometimes, this has been deadly.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using inositol niacinate while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

How is this medicine (Inositol Niacinate) best taken?

Use inositol niacinate as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Take with a meal.
• Avoid alcohol, hot drinks, or spicy foods when it is time to take inositol niacinate.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it, with a meal.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit.
• Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.
• Muscle pain or weakness.
• Chest pain or pressure.
• Dizziness or passing out.
• Shortness of breath.
• Sweating a lot.

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What are some other side effects of Inositol Niacinate?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Diarrhea.
• Itching.
• Not hungry.
• Upset stomach or throwing up.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Inositol Niacinate?

• Store at room temperature.
• Keep lid tightly closed.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about inositol niacinate, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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