Niacin: Understanding the Potential Side Effects

UNDERSTANDING THE POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS

feb 11, 2024 by: umair butt

HIGH BLOOD SUGAR

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HEADACHE

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GOUT

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DIZZINESS

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BLURRED VISION

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UPSET STOMACH

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MUSCLE ACHES

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LIVER DAMAGE

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