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I am 49 years old male I hv dizziness since 9 months. A general physician md prescribed me niacin nf (inositol nicotinate) I am not understanding why such medicine is prescribed?
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Get vitamin d and b12 test.
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Dizziness is common side effect of niacin ,niacin also called nicotinic acid ,is a B vitamin (B3) used in vitamin supplement ,use to prevent cardiovascular disease lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood ,it is use for hyperlipoprotenemia and a supplement to treat vitamin B3 deficiency ,some might experience itching under the skin ,redness sweating or chills ,nausea legcramps insomnia
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