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Niacin for Depression User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Niaspan, Endur-acin, Heliocare Advanced, Niacin SR, Slo-Niacin, HDL Benefit, Niacor, B-3-50 B3-500-Gr NiaVasc …show all brand names

Niacin has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 46 reviews for the off-label treatment of Depression. 87% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Niacin

  • Arianna
  • July 13, 2019

"For anyone who's taking niacin & getting the flush please consider taking the NON-FLUSH niacin, 1000 to 3000 mg instead of the regular one."

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 23, 2021

"I love Niacin. I look forward to the flush and always feel quite relaxed after. Overall it does a lot for depression and anxiety symptoms."

10 / 10
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  • Russ
  • September 18, 2021

"It really helps my depression and keeps me off the alcohol if I take it daily. It's a shame Dr's don't use this B vitamin before all the terrible prescribed drugs."

10 / 10
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  • Wael
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 23, 2019

"Didn't help in my case as I have chronic depression, started with 500 mg flush type up to 3g per a day, not helping I guess only thing I get flushy everyday."

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  • JRano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 16, 2020

"niacin Did nothing for my depression even in larger doses."

1 / 10
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  • Cyd
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 18, 2018

"No effect on my mood."

1 / 10
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  • JRano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 18, 2020

"Niacin has done zilch for me"

2 / 10
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  • Febru...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • August 26, 2017

"How effective is niacin in treating depression? What dose is best? How to long to treat?"

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