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Niacin use

2020-07-12 14:31:06
Is it safe for a diabetic patient to take niacin 40mg daily. As am taking neurobion daily, in that niacin value is 40mg. Does it increases my sugar levels. Plz suggest.
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Yes it’s safe. But I’m not sure why you’re taking niacin. If it’s to lower cholesterol there are better medicine.
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