FEWER orders for niacin (Niaspan FCT, etc) being used to treat high cholesterol

February 2013

You'll likely see FEWER orders for niacin (Niaspan FCT, etc) being used to treat high cholesterol.

Niacin was supposed to do everything right...boost "good HDL" cholesterol...lower "bad LDL" cholesterol...and decrease triglycerides.

Now researchers are finding that adding niacin to a statin (simvastatin, etc) may not provide much added benefit.

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Table of Contents

OTC Products differences among contact lens solutions and drops (Aquify, Opti-Free, etc)
Influenza An earlier and more severe influenza season will bring more questions about how to prevent and treat flu
Heart Failure avoiding errors with digoxin (Toloxin, etc) prescriptions
HIV & AIDS new combo med, Stribild (STRY-bild) for HIV
Sedatives Sublinox (zolpidem) 5 mg tablets will be hitting your pharmacy shelves along with new dosing changes
Anticoagulants more uses for Eliquis (apixaban)
NSAIDs how the new Advil Muscle and Joint product is different from other Advil products
Respiratory & Allergy You'll soon see Oralair (ORR-ah-lair) for seasonal allergies
Menopause whether soy and other supplements work for hot flashes due to menopause
Niacin FEWER orders for niacin (Niaspan FCT, etc) being used to treat high cholesterol
Blood Pressure LESS aggressive blood pressure goals in some diabetes patients
Breast Cancer change in how long women take tamoxifen (Nolvadex-D, etc)
Cannabinoids questions about the medical use of marijuana
Neuromuscular Many drugs that can worsen myasthenia gravis are NOT flagged by your interaction checker