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Can Niacin Be Taken While On Lopressor?

I am on lopressor. I want to start a shake diet/cleanse. There are no stimulants in the pills, they are all natural vitamins. A main ingredient in the shakes, Pills and snacks are Niacin. Is it ok to take niacin and lopressor? I was doing research and have mixed reviews.
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Since there are no documented harmful interactions between these two medications, hence Vitamin Niacin can be taken safely while on the BP lowering medication Lopressor.

I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Can Niacin Be Taken While On Lopressor?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Since there are no documented harmful interactions between these two medications, hence Vitamin Niacin can be taken safely while on the BP lowering medication Lopressor. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali