NIACIN and FALL

Overview

FALL is the #11 most commonly reported adverse reaction for NIACIN, manufactured by Avondale Pharmaceuticals, LLC. There are 380 FDA adverse event reports linking NIACIN to FALL. This represents approximately 1.7% of all 22,654 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking NIACIN who experience fall should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

FALL380 of 22,654 reports

FALL is a less commonly reported adverse event for NIACIN, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of NIACIN

In addition to fall, the following adverse reactions have been reported for NIACIN:

FATIGUE — 750 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 735 reports
NAUSEA — 671 reports
DIARRHOEA — 630 reports
DIZZINESS — 547 reports
DYSPNOEA — 531 reports
DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY — 495 reports
PAIN — 489 reports
HEADACHE — 473 reports
ASTHENIA — 443 reports

Other Drugs Associated with FALL

The following drugs have also been linked to fall in FDA adverse event reports:

0XYGEN ABIRATERONE ACETATE ACALABRUTINIB ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 325 MG ACETAMINOPHEN AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAZOLAMIDE ADRENALINUM ALENDRONATE SODIUM ALENDRONATE SODIUM TABLET ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE ALISKIREN HEMIFUMARATE ALLERGY RELIEF ALLOPURINOL

Does NIACIN cause FALL?

FALL has been reported as an adverse event in 380 FDA reports for NIACIN. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is FALL with NIACIN?

FALL accounts for approximately 1.7% of all adverse event reports for NIACIN, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience FALL while taking NIACIN?

If you experience fall while taking NIACIN, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.