Nicotinic acid and Skin blushing/flushing - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin blushing/flushing is reported as a side effect among people who take Nicotinic acid (niacin and niacinamide (vitamin b3)), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Eliquis, and have High density lipoprotein decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Nicotinic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 824 people who have side effects when taking Nicotinic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nicotinic acid?

Nicotinic acid has active ingredients of niacin and niacinamide (vitamin b3). It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 842 Nicotinic acid users. Check the latest studies of Nicotinic acid.

What is Skin blushing/flushing?

Skin blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck) is found to be associated with 2,019 drugs and 2,930 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin blushing/flushing.

On Jul, 17, 2026

824 people reported to have side effects when taking Nicotinic acid.
Among them, 30 people (3.64%) have Skin blushing/flushing.

Could Nicotinic acid cause Skin blushing/flushing?

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Nicotinic acid when they have Skin blushing/flushing? *

What is the gender of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Nicotinic acid? *

female: 53.33 %
male: 46.67 %

What is the age of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Nicotinic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nicotinic acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin blushing/flushing? *

Itching: 9 people, 30.00%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 30.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 8 people, 26.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 26.67%
Burning Sensation: 6 people, 20.00%
Pain: 6 people, 20.00%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 16.67%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 16.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 16.67%
Head Injury: 5 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 3 people, 10.00%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 2 people, 6.67%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 2 people, 6.67%
B-Cell Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (blood cancer affecting b cells): 2 people, 6.67%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 1 person, 3.33%
Panic Disorder: 1 person, 3.33%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 3.33%
Low Density Lipoprotein: 1 person, 3.33%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 3.33%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 1 person, 3.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Skin blushing/flushing and when was it recovered:

Skin blushing/flushing in Nicotinic acid

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of niacin and niacinamide (vitamin b3):

Skin blushing/flushing and drugs with ingredients of niacin and niacinamide (vitamin b3) (229 reports)

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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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Skin blushing/flushing:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on niacin and niacinamide (vitamin b3) (the active ingredients of Nicotinic acid) and Nicotinic acid (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?

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