Inositol nicotinate
Information about Inositol nicotinate
Inositol nicotinate uses
Inositol nicotinate is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
How inositol nicotinate works
Inositol nicotinate is a vasodilator and lipid-lowering agent. It improves circulation by releasing histamine, which causes the blood vessels to dilate and breaks up a protein needed for the clotting of blood. It also prevents the formation of lipids in the body, which helps to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Common side effects of inositol nicotinate
Dizziness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Nausea, Vomiting