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    Nicotinic Acid for High Cholesterol

    Nicotinic Acid for High Cholesterol



    Examples

    These medicines contain the nicotinic acid form of niacin.

    Immediate-release form

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Niacor niacin

    Sustained-release form

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Slo-Niacin niacin

    Extended-release form

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Niaspan niacin


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