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Nicotinic Acids

Nicotinic acids are used for high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and coronary artery disease. They work by stopping the production of cholesterol in the liver and getting rid of triglyerides from the blood. Nicotinic acids also are used to treat certain nutritional deficiencies.

Why are nicotinic acids prescribed?

  1. High Triglycerides (32%)
  2. Coronary Artery Disease (32%)
  3. High Cholesterol (32%)
  4. Nutritional Deficiency (3%)

Key takeaways

Nicotinic acids are used to treat high cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart attack, and manage atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Nicotinic acids work by reducing the production of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while increasing good cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. These medications are available in different forms, including extended-release and immediate-release oral tablets. Examples include niacin ER and niacin (Niacor). You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Nicotinic Acids medications
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niacin ER

as low as$26
NIACIN prevents and treats low niacin levels in your body. Niacin (vitamin B3) plays an important role in maintaining the health of your heart, blood vessels, and metabolism. It may also be used with other medications to decrease bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and increase good cholesterol (HDL) in your blood.
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niacin

as low as$4
NIACIN prevents and treats low niacin levels in your body. Niacin (vitamin B3) plays an important role in maintaining the health of your heart, blood vessels, and metabolism. It may also be used with other medications to decrease bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and increase good cholesterol (HDL) in your blood.
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Niacor

as low as$127
NIACIN prevents and treats low niacin levels in your body. Niacin (vitamin B3) plays an important role in maintaining the health of your heart, blood vessels, and metabolism. It may also be used with other medications to decrease bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and increase good cholesterol (HDL) in your blood.
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