Is Niaspan the Same as Niacin?

NIASPAN is pharmaceutical grade niacin. Niacin (nicotinic acid) is a B vitamin that your body uses to help turn food into energy. NIASPAN is a prescription medication that, when used along with diet and exercise, has been shown to provide cholesterol benefits.

What is the generic for Niaspan?

Niacin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It is generally used after non-drug treatments have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol.

What is the generic name for niacin?

Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin (vitamin B3).