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keltic63
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Joined: 17 May 2002
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Location: under the weather
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 Posted: 07/12/04 - 10:33 Post subject: Is my face turning red?
that's what I said to my brother as we were finishing lunch on saturday. he told me that from my neck up I was extremely red. I don't know what happened, but nearly my entire body looked like I had been sunburned. badly sunburned. It started at my neck, traveled up my face, then down my back, buttocks and legs. I even felt under my seat to see if there was something heating it up. I thought the restaurant might be on fire and I was the first to feel it. I drank water, I went into the restroom to see how bad it was  it even felt like I was being jabbed with needles at one point. I decided I should get to the emergency room. I drove myself there, got registered and into triage. the nurse asked why I was there  look at me! I'm all red here! "oh, that's not a sunburn?" from my description of how it happened, she was guessing it was a reaction to Vitamin B/niacin. I waited for nearly an hour, and as I waited the redness totally disappeared. Since there were no symptoms for the doctor to see, s/he would only be guessing as to the cause, so I excused myself from the ER before seeing the doc. what a strange event!
for the wimmins: if that is what a hot flash feels like, it's a wonder more men aren't murdered each year!
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Kimba90
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Posted: 07/12/04 - 15:20 Post subject:
This medication may cause flushing and a feeling of warmth about the face and neck within the first two hours of taking a dose. Itching, tingling, or headache may occur as well. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. Stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. Report promptly any of these effects if they persist or worsen. Unlikely but report promptly: vision problems, dark urine, stomach (abdominal) pain, yellowing eyes or skin, irregular heartbeat, black stools, increased urination, muscle aches/pains. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms include: rash, swelling, dizziness, fainting, trouble breathing. To minimize the flushing effect (redness, itch) take a plain (not enteric-coated) 325 mg aspirin tablet (or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen) 30 minutes before each niacin dose. After a few weeks, this flushing effect should stop occurring, or decrease in intensity. Also, avoid alcohol or hot beverages near the time of the niacin dose. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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