As prescribed by my doctor, I took Niacin supplements to hopefully increase my good cholesterol and decrease my triglycerides in the process. She has warned me of the 'flush' as a side effect which may be an annoyance, I read about it too. Little did I know anything about the sensation of having a flush. Syet!
I popped the 500mg Niacin, 2500 more than daily recommended dosage! And instantaneously I felt chilly, tingly, warm, and weird. I felt it from my throat, ears, neck, and then down to my limbs! I was scared! Mark was scared too, he was actually ready to drive me to the nearest ER! I thought I was having a heart attack or an allergic reaction because of the dosage.
Google was very helpful, we learned about the other side effects of Niacin and the tingling would last for about 20-30 minutes. It went away thank goodness. I also need to be still because it also lowers down my blood pressure.
Paeta murag tiguwang uy! I will continue this therapy for two more months and hopefully I'd be okay then!
3 comments:
ayaw pag overdose, therese oi. you better take care kay bata pa ka. unsaon nalang. pagdali ug ayo. (get well soon) hehehe
chi, wa ko ga overdose uy. i need niacin to help me get back into shape.
That was scary. You take care and be vigilant on the changes in your body. If there is a side effect that alarms you better alert your doctor right away. Kahit na you think it is trivial - sabihin mo rin.
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