Table 3 Reported tolerability of niacin and placebo
From: The safety of over-the-counter niacin. A randomized placebo-controlled trial [ISRCTN18054903]
Tolerability, No. (%) | Niacin (n = 33) | Placebo (n-35) |
|---|---|---|
No effect | 0 (0) | 34 (97.1) |
Easy to tolerate | 2 (6.1) | 1 (2.9) |
Mildly unpleasant, but tolerable | 14 (42.4) | 0 (0) |
Unpleasant, and difficult to tolerate | 11 (33.3) | 0 (0) |
Intolerable, and would never take niacin again | 6 (18.2) | 0 (0) |