Low HDL-cholesterol concentrations ... To explore the effect of niacin on carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), and to find out whether extended-release niacin therapy provides added ...

carotid atherosclerosis progresses significantly in 1 year despite statin therapy to lower LDL cholesterol, but progression is almost halted if extended-release niacin is added to statin ...

Niacin is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 found in dietary supplements. Healthcare providers also prescribe higher dosages of niacin to manage cholesterol ... trigger the release of ...

Ezetimibe reduces LDL cholesterol levels, and niacin raises HDL cholesterol levels; however, no previous studies have described the use of these two drugs in combination.

Extended-release form of the vitamin can reduce the adverse effects, but currently it is not available in Europe. Niacin is quite stable as a compound. Niacin products often include both nicotinamide ...