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Nicotinic acid

Nicotinic acid

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Diarrhea
Dry or cracking skin
Flushing
Heartburn
Headache
Vomiting
Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Low blood pressure on standing
Increased skin pigmentation
Skin darkening
Itchy skin

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Hypersensitivity

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Hyperlipidemia
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Familial hypercholesterolemia
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