Niaspan and Cerebral infarction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cerebral infarction is reported as a side effect among people who take Niaspan (niacin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lipitor, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cerebral infarction when taking Niaspan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 44,502 people who have side effects when taking Niaspan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Niaspan?

Niaspan has active ingredients of niacin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 45,453 Niaspan users. Check the latest studies of Niaspan.

What is Cerebral infarction?

Cerebral infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage) is found to be associated with 1,351 drugs and 1,497 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cerebral infarction.

On Jul, 18, 2026

44,502 people reported to have side effects when taking Niaspan.
Among them, 24 people (0.05%) have Cerebral infarction.

Could Niaspan cause Cerebral infarction?

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Niaspan when they have Cerebral infarction? *

What is the gender of people who have Cerebral infarction when taking Niaspan? *

female: 25 %
male: 75 %

What is the age of people who have Cerebral infarction when taking Niaspan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Niaspan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cerebral infarction? *

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 10 people, 41.67%
Weakness: 9 people, 37.50%
Fall: 8 people, 33.33%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 33.33%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 29.17%
Pain: 7 people, 29.17%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 7 people, 29.17%
Hypophagia (reduced food intake): 6 people, 25.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 25.00%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 6 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 6 people, 25.00%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 5 people, 20.83%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 12.50%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 12.50%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 12.50%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 3 people, 12.50%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 12.50%
Pain: 2 people, 8.33%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 8.33%
Constipation: 2 people, 8.33%

* 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 Niaspan) and Niaspan (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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