Niacin and Colonic polyp - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colonic polyp is reported as a side effect among people who take Niacin (niacin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Prilosec, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colonic polyp when taking Niacin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,974 people who have side effects when taking Niacin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Niacin?

Niacin has active ingredients of niacin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 9,009 Niacin users. Check the latest studies of Niacin.

What is Colonic polyp?

Colonic polyp (extra part of colon tissue grow in intestine) is found to be associated with 615 drugs and 626 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colonic polyp.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

7,974 people reported to have side effects when taking Niacin.
Among them, 14 people (0.18%) have Colonic polyp.

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Colonic polyp when taking Niacin? *

female: 14.29 %
male: 85.71 %

What is the age of people who have Colonic polyp when taking Niacin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Niacin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Colonic polyp? *

Diarrhea: 8 people, 57.14%
Weakness: 7 people, 50.00%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 7 people, 50.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 6 people, 42.86%
Acute Kidney Failure: 6 people, 42.86%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 6 people, 42.86%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 6 people, 42.86%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 6 people, 42.86%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 5 people, 35.71%
Ejection Fraction Decreased (systolic heart failure): 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Weight Loss: 2 people, 14.29%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 14.29%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 7.14%
Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Kidney Stones: 1 person, 7.14%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 7.14%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 1 person, 7.14%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 7.14%
Colon Cancer: 1 person, 7.14%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Loebl T, Raskin S, "A novel case report: acute manic psychotic episode after treatment with niacin", The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2013 Jan .
Loebl T, Raskin S, "A novel case report: acute manic psychotic episode after treatment with niacin", The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on niacin (the active ingredients of Niacin) and Niacin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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