Niaspan and Hemiparesis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hemiparesis 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 Psoriasis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hemiparesis 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 Hemiparesis?

Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) is found to be associated with 1,251 drugs and 1,445 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hemiparesis.

On Aug, 11, 2026

44,502 people reported to have side effects when taking Niaspan.
Among them, 26 people (0.06%) have Hemiparesis.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Niaspan when they have Hemiparesis? *

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

female: 30.77 %
male: 69.23 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Niaspan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hemiparesis? *

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 14 people, 53.85%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 7 people, 26.92%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 6 people, 23.08%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 23.08%
Back Pain: 6 people, 23.08%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 23.08%
Pain: 5 people, 19.23%
Dizziness: 5 people, 19.23%
Weakness: 4 people, 15.38%
Loss Of Consciousness: 4 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Premenstrual Syndrome: 3 people, 11.54%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 11.54%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 11.54%
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, 7.69%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 7.69%
Gait Disturbance: 2 people, 7.69%
Depression: 2 people, 7.69%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 1 person, 3.85%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 3.85%

* 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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