The average cost for 90 tablets of 500mg of Niacin ER is $30.30 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 87.47% off the average retail price of $241.91.
TabletDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
500mg | 90 tablets | $30.30 | $0.34 |
750mg | 90 tablets | $45.41 | $0.50 |
1000mg | 90 tablets | $44.25 | $0.49 |
Typical dosage for Niacin ER
Only prescription-strength Niacin ER is FDA-approved to treat high cholesterol levels. Also, immediate-release and extended-release forms of niacin aren't the same and can't be substituted, one for the other.
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Niacin immediate-release tablets: The typical starting dose is 250 mg by mouth once a day with dinner. Your provider might raise your dose every few days or weeks until you reach your target cholesterol levels. The typical maintenance dose is 1,000 mg to 2,000 mg two to three times a day. Don't take more than 6,000 mg of niacin immediate-release a day.
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Niacin extended-release tablets: The typical starting dose is 500 mg by mouth at bedtime, after a low-fat snack. After 4 weeks, your provider will raise your dose depending on how you’ve tolerated and responded to the medication. The typical maintenance dose is 1,000 mg to 2,000 mg daily at bedtime. The maximum recommended dose is 2,000 mg daily.
