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Niaspan and Multiple sclerosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Multiple sclerosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Niaspan (niacin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Aspirin, and have Blood iron decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Multiple sclerosis 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 Multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath) is found to be associated with 1,089 drugs and 1,358 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Multiple sclerosis.

On May, 24, 2026

44,502 people reported to have side effects when taking Niaspan.
Among them, 13 people (0.03%) have Multiple sclerosis.

Could Niaspan cause Multiple sclerosis?

Among these 13 people:

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

  • female: 75 %
  • male: 25 %

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

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

What are other drugs people take besides Niaspan? *

  1. Aspirin: 7 people, 53.85%
  2. Lipitor: 6 people, 46.15%
  3. Januvia: 3 people, 23.08%
  4. Tysabri: 3 people, 23.08%
  5. Metformin: 3 people, 23.08%
  6. Cymbalta: 2 people, 15.38%
  7. Ondansetron: 2 people, 15.38%
  8. Omeprazole: 2 people, 15.38%
  9. Claritin: 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Nitrostat: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Multiple sclerosis? *

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 23.08%
  2. Pneumonia: 3 people, 23.08%
  3. Balance Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%
  4. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 15.38%
  5. Heart Attack: 2 people, 15.38%
  6. Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 15.38%
  7. Breast Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 15.38%
  8. Breast Cancer: 2 people, 15.38%
  9. Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Uterine Leiomyoma (uterine benign tumour derived from smooth muscle): 1 person, 7.69%
  2. 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, 7.69%
  3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 1 person, 7.69%
  4. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 7.69%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%
  6. Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 7.69%
  7. Diabetes: 1 person, 7.69%
  8. Depression: 1 person, 7.69%
  9. Blood Iron Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 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).

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