Since I can’t seem to get my triglycerides down to a normal level my doctor has put me on a niacin pill called Niaspan.

Here are the side effects:

Flushing, defined as redness, warmth, itching, and/or a tingling sensaton on the face, neck, chest, and back.

You can help that situation supposedly by taking one aspirin or one ibuprofen tablet 1/2 hour before taking the Niaspan, which is taken when you go to bed.

Let’s put it this way: I feel like I’m having hot flashes again along with itching etc. As long as I don’t have labored breathing or fast heartbeats I’ll be OK, but I can’t get out of bed suddenly or I may faint or get dizzy.

The miracles of modern medicine.