A patient was started on niacin (vitamin B3) because of a deficiency in her diet. The patient called the clinic with complaints of flushed face, weakness, and tingling skin. Which is correct concerning this patient?
a. He is having a heart attack from taking niacin.
b. He is having a reaction to taking niacin.
c. He needs to increase the dose of niacin.
d. He needs to reduce the dose of niacin.
ANS: B
Flushing is a frequent side effect of niacin, along with weakness and tingling skin; the drug should not be stopped.
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