Niacin and Dermatitis - atopic - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dermatitis - atopic is reported as a side effect among people who take Niacin (niacin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Aspirin, and have Back pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatitis - atopic 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 9,008 Niacin users. Check the latest studies of Niacin.

What is Dermatitis - atopic?

Dermatitis - atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder) is found to be associated with 1,993 drugs and 1,973 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatitis - atopic.



On Jul, 08, 2026

7,974 people reported to have side effects when taking Niacin.
Among them, 23 people (0.29%) have Dermatitis - atopic.

Could Niacin cause Dermatitis - atopic?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Niacin when they have Dermatitis - atopic? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 50 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 50 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Dermatitis - atopic when taking Niacin? *

  • female: 42.86 %
  • male: 57.14 %

What is the age of people who have Dermatitis - atopic when taking Niacin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 20 %
  • 50-59: 40 %
  • 60+: 40 %

What are other drugs people take besides Niacin? *

  1. Aspirin: 10 people, 43.48%
  2. Zaroxolyn: 7 people, 30.43%
  3. Altace: 7 people, 30.43%
  4. Acetaminophen: 5 people, 21.74%
  5. Lasix: 5 people, 21.74%
  6. Procardia: 5 people, 21.74%
  7. Precose: 5 people, 21.74%
  8. Omeprazole: 5 people, 21.74%
  9. Rezulin: 5 people, 21.74%
  10. Risperdal: 5 people, 21.74%

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatitis - atopic? *

  1. Constipation: 10 people, 43.48%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 43.48%
  3. Weight Decreased: 8 people, 34.78%
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 34.78%
  5. Head Injury: 8 people, 34.78%
  6. Diarrhea: 8 people, 34.78%
  7. Pain: 8 people, 34.78%
  8. Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 7 people, 30.43%
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 30.43%
  10. Rashes (redness): 7 people, 30.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Diabetes: 4 people, 17.39%
  2. Back Pain: 4 people, 17.39%
  3. Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 3 people, 13.04%
  4. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 3 people, 13.04%
  5. Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 8.70%
  6. Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 2 people, 8.70%
  7. Weight Loss: 2 people, 8.70%
  8. Hypergammaglobulinaemia (elevated levels of gamma globulin): 2 people, 8.70%
  9. Diabetic Nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease): 2 people, 8.70%
  10. Ill-Defined Disorder: 2 people, 8.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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).

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