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Published: September 2, 2008
Start low when trying niacin to reduce cholesterol
By Dr. Peter Gott
DEAR DR . GOTT • In a past column, you recommended replacing Lipitor with omega-3 fish oil capsules or niacin. I have elected to try the niacin. You said to start with 500 milligrams per day, and I have done this for a couple of weeks. I want to increase the dosage but don't know what to increase it to. Should I go to 1,000, 1,500 or 2,000 milligrams? Maybe more? Also, how long should I stay on the niacin? I also wou...
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