What are the possible side effects of Niacinamide?
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:
- Flushing. Taking aspirin 30 minutes before taking Niacinamide (Niacinamide extended-release tablets) may help. If you wake up at night with flushing, get up slowly if you feel like passing out or you are dizzy.
- Itching.
- Loose stools (diarrhea).
- Upset stomach or throwing up.
- Cough.
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-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Side effects of Niacinamide in details
Applies to Niacinamide: tablets
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; itching; nausea; stomach upset; temporary feeling of warmth or flushing of the skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Niacinamide:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry, or bloody stools; changes in vision; dark urine; decreased urination; fast or irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; muscle pain or weakness; numbness or persistent tingling of the skin; persistent nausea, vomiting, or general "unwell" feeling; severe or prolonged flushing of the skin; stomach pain; swelling of the hands, legs, or feet; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
What is the most important information I should know about Niacinamide?
- Niacinamide gel is for external use only. Avoid getting Niacinamide gel in your eyes. If you get Niacinamide gel in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with cool tap water.
- Follow up with your doctor after 8 to 12 weeks to monitor your progress.
- Do not use any other medicines or special cleansers on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Makeup and other acne medicines may be applied over Niacinamide gel as directed by your doctor.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Niacinamide gel while you are pregnant. It is not known if Niacinamide gel is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Niacinamide gel, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Niacinamide are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Niacinamide. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported side effects
Did you experience side effects while taking Niacinamide drug?According to the report by ndrugs.com, the below mentioned statistics discuss the number of people who experienced side effects after taking Niacinamide drug. Every drug produces at least minor unwanted effects, which we call side effects. The side effects can be bothersome, or they can be minor so patients do not know they are experiencing them. The side effects of the drug depend on the individual, severity of disease, symptom, and associated conditions in the patient. The most deciding factor is the drug dosage. The higher the dosage, the higher the therapeutic result, and the more side effects. Every patient need not have the same intensity of side effect. When the side effects are greater, immediately consult your health care provider.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It has side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
