Does Niaspan cause problems?

[bob819]

I have been taking 1000 mg Niaspan for six years to treat genetically high Lipoprotein(a). Now my physician wants to stop the Niaspan and begin a very small dose of Crestor. His reason is due to a recent study indicating Niaspan as a risk of causing bleeding and/or infection problems. I have already had one bad experience with another statin, Advicor, that resulted in me having permanent lymphedema in my ankles and legs. Now I am unsure about Niaspan. I would appreciate any comments on Niaspan please. Thanks.

[bob819]

I really appreciate your comment. I have been afraid to try another statin due to my bad experience with the Advicor causing permanent lymphedema in my ankles and legs. I will continue to search for statin alternatives.
Wishing you the best as you cope with your side effects from Crestor.
Thanks again for your reply.

[Occupant]

I can't really comment on Niaspan. I took it for about half a year, then I had my Cholesterol checked and there was absolutely zero reduction. I had taken 400 mg and they told me, you'ld have to take 1000 mg for it to have any effect - so I stopped it. Crestor is a different story. I took it for six months and developed rhabdomyolysis. It was so bad that I tore a tendon in my back - extremely painful. That was the end of that.