Niaspan titration starter pack vs. Gemfibrozil: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Niaspan titration starter pack and Gemfibrozil. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 82,918 people who take Niaspan titration starter pack and Gemfibrozil, and is updated regularly.
What is Niaspan titration starter pack?
Niaspan titration starter pack has active ingredients of niacin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 5 Niaspan titration starter pack users. Check the latest studies of Niaspan titration starter pack.
What is Gemfibrozil?
Gemfibrozil has active ingredients of gemfibrozil. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 18,213 Gemfibrozil users. Check the latest studies of Gemfibrozil.
82,918 people who take Niaspan titration starter pack and Gemfibrozil are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Niaspan Titration Starter Pack (niacin)
- Gemfibrozil (gemfibrozil)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Niaspan Titration Starter Pack:
- not at all: 4.08 %
- somewhat: 24.03 %
- moderate: 35.74 %
- high: 25.29 %
- very high: 10.87 %
Gemfibrozil:
- not at all: 0.88 %
- somewhat: 18.77 %
- moderate: 40.18 %
- high: 30.79 %
- very high: 9.38 %
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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.
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 .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Niaspan titration starter pack
- Gemfibrozil (17,766 reports)
Browse all side effects of Niaspan titration starter pack:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Gemfibrozil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on niacin and gemfibrozil (the active ingredients of Niaspan titration starter pack and Gemfibrozil, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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