It hurts really bad? Come on...I take plenty of Niacin every day and have flushes every so often and it most certainly doesn't hurt. It feels hot, like a sun burn and there can be some itchiness, but if you feel like that is pain then you have a very low pain threshold. What's that saying...no pain, no gain.
I occasionally take niacin to help increase the blood flow to my hands and feet. The brand I have taken is Twinlab 500mg and I genuinely believe it has helped my circulation increase. Even though we haven't had many cold nights this winter, on those particular nights my hands and feet feel nice and warm as opposed to freezing like that started to do winter of 10/11 and fall of '11
You need the time-released niacin. I get the same reaction with regular niacin, but I don't get it with time-released niacin. Don't use "flush-free niacin" though because it is totally ineffective in treating cholesterol problems.
I have been taking 750mg/day of Niacin and having no reactions whatsoever. But tonight I ate spicy hummus and had my first-ever niacin flush. It was quite distressing at first. I thought it was a heart attack or something serious. Starting with my upper back, my lower back, arms, legs, neck and forehead all started to feel quite hot as though I had gotten a sunburn during the day. Definitely quite distressing.
Afterward, I had pin-prick sensations in my legs. Painful, but not unbearable.
What happened to me was INSANE PAIN ON MY PUBIC BONE FOR AN HOUR. 9.5 on the 10 scale. That was after the red face & arms & legs, thought that was normal for niacin. I took 1 500 MG tablet. And went into anaphalactic shock! insane experience for me lasted 2 hours . Now my back hurts like crazy in a weird way like it harmed my organs!!!!!!!!!!! Be carweful- Think I could have died!
when i took Niacin i took 1000mg and the thing that bugged me the most was the heart palputations the flushing kinda feels like a sun burn but all tingly
My niacin flush takes several hours to kick in and only lasts about 5 mins but it makes my chest compress and I have trouble breathing it also makes my whole body turn splotchy red and I feel faint. Also people on here who say it doesn't hurt probably are either taking the wrong kind or have been on it long enough that it doesn't affect them. It's really uncomfortable.
When I flush, it is my whole body, wherever there are hair follicles. It feels like a prickly cactus sunburn for about half an hour. I can always feel it coming on because if my skin is touching anything!! it feels on fire. Luckily this doesn't happen but once a month or so because I can't do anything to relieve the pain, except to endure it and let it pass. I also don't know the triggers for the flushing, but I'm keeping track of what I eat and when on the times when flushing occurs.
My Doctor told me to take Flush Free Niacin and an Aspirin, and I don't get the flushing. my cholesterol went from 260 to normal in just a short time. I did this cause he was going to put me on prescribed medications. stuff works, benefits out way being uncomfortable.
if your trying to flush THC out of ur system u can take a high dose of niacin 16-20 pills. Yes you will be very uncomfortable for awhile and might look red but u will pass ur drug test the next day. I am a certified personal trainer.
That should only last a few minutes. I started taking it daily about six months ago. Sometimes it will have that effect and sometimes not. The worst thing about it for me is the internal heat. Not a fan of that! lol! I have wondered if the variance in reaction is due to eating different foods. Who knows? Later and good luck with all that dude!
That's why I'll take the docs blood tests and wipe my ass with them, the answer is always some pill to fix it, then the pill does 8x more nasty shit than what it was prescribed to fix and then f's up your liver. 30 years ago none of this shit as around and people did just fine. Get off the meds and you'll get that peachy color back in no time :)
I used time release. But that's sucks dude and its funny.
DDozie 3 days ago
It hurts really bad? Come on...I take plenty of Niacin every day and have flushes every so often and it most certainly doesn't hurt. It feels hot, like a sun burn and there can be some itchiness, but if you feel like that is pain then you have a very low pain threshold. What's that saying...no pain, no gain.
trekbowler 1 month ago
Vitamin B3 (niacin) Recommended daily intake 18mg, doses larger than 150 mg may cause problems ranging from facial flushing to liver disease.
blueguitarz17 1 month ago
I occasionally take niacin to help increase the blood flow to my hands and feet. The brand I have taken is Twinlab 500mg and I genuinely believe it has helped my circulation increase. Even though we haven't had many cold nights this winter, on those particular nights my hands and feet feel nice and warm as opposed to freezing like that started to do winter of 10/11 and fall of '11
randomvideoaccount4 1 month ago
You need the time-released niacin. I get the same reaction with regular niacin, but I don't get it with time-released niacin. Don't use "flush-free niacin" though because it is totally ineffective in treating cholesterol problems.
infinera06 1 month ago
I have been taking 750mg/day of Niacin and having no reactions whatsoever. But tonight I ate spicy hummus and had my first-ever niacin flush. It was quite distressing at first. I thought it was a heart attack or something serious. Starting with my upper back, my lower back, arms, legs, neck and forehead all started to feel quite hot as though I had gotten a sunburn during the day. Definitely quite distressing.
Afterward, I had pin-prick sensations in my legs. Painful, but not unbearable.
CrashPreinsertion 2 months ago
IVE READ SOME OF THE COMMENTS HERE BUT KNOE ONE YET SAID ANYTHING IF ITS WORTH TAKING,
My son is 18 and he has pimples
Im not sure if i should put him true all of this pail for no reason , does it work ?
Thanks
ONSITEAUTOBODY 2 months ago
What happened to me was INSANE PAIN ON MY PUBIC BONE FOR AN HOUR. 9.5 on the 10 scale. That was after the red face & arms & legs, thought that was normal for niacin. I took 1 500 MG tablet. And went into anaphalactic shock! insane experience for me lasted 2 hours . Now my back hurts like crazy in a weird way like it harmed my organs!!!!!!!!!!! Be carweful- Think I could have died!
BrendaLaMont1 4 months ago
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
when i took Niacin i took 1000mg and the thing that bugged me the most was the heart palputations the flushing kinda feels like a sun burn but all tingly
TheDeathClick 6 months ago
@lovernatural
no it doesnt
1prettyricky 6 months ago
harharhahaha
omare788 7 months ago
My niacin flush takes several hours to kick in and only lasts about 5 mins but it makes my chest compress and I have trouble breathing it also makes my whole body turn splotchy red and I feel faint. Also people on here who say it doesn't hurt probably are either taking the wrong kind or have been on it long enough that it doesn't affect them. It's really uncomfortable.
ella122112 8 months ago
What &DV you took for that to happen?
ReiMomo 1 year ago
When I flush, it is my whole body, wherever there are hair follicles. It feels like a prickly cactus sunburn for about half an hour. I can always feel it coming on because if my skin is touching anything!! it feels on fire. Luckily this doesn't happen but once a month or so because I can't do anything to relieve the pain, except to endure it and let it pass. I also don't know the triggers for the flushing, but I'm keeping track of what I eat and when on the times when flushing occurs.
melserv 1 year ago
stop being a wussy. it doesnt hurt that bad.
symbioticexistence 1 year ago 2
don't be such a crybaby, man
yabbadab 1 year ago
EAT A BANANA AND DRINK SOME ORANGE JUICE WITH EVERY NIACIN
just try it
CrazyMcSwaggin 2 years ago
hah i looked like you but my face didnt get that bed, lol im use to it now though. like i think it feels good.
me n my friend take it for the hell of it.
and for other certain reasons.
sc3n3cor3 2 years ago
@sc3n3cor3 LOL..! WHAT OTHER CERTAIN REASONS, I KNO WHAT YOU MEAN YOU NOT THE ONLY ONE.
MON3YBAG 1 year ago
@MON3YBAG lol damn probation =D
sc3n3cor3 1 year ago
@sc3n3cor3 how many dayz it take 2 clean u out? for me its jus 3days an i be clean with cranberry pills!
MON3YBAG 1 year ago
@MON3YBAG
im not sure, i didnt have a UA till a few weeks later. but id say about 4 days.
sc3n3cor3 1 year ago
@MON3YBAG how many dayz it take 2 clean u out? for me its jus 3days an i be clean with cranberry pills!
MON3YBAG 1 year ago
does Niacin help regrow your hair for men???
adampoohead 2 years ago 5
My Doctor told me to take Flush Free Niacin and an Aspirin, and I don't get the flushing. my cholesterol went from 260 to normal in just a short time. I did this cause he was going to put me on prescribed medications. stuff works, benefits out way being uncomfortable.
pudentane777 2 years ago
lmaoo
VNPrince 2 years ago
if your trying to flush THC out of ur system u can take a high dose of niacin 16-20 pills. Yes you will be very uncomfortable for awhile and might look red but u will pass ur drug test the next day. I am a certified personal trainer.
bilodeausp12 2 years ago
i take niacin and when i take it my skin burns for like 30 minutes then for the next hour my skin feels like its getting hit with needles
isaiahmham1 2 years ago
It makes my hot /burning sensation a with a pricking sensation too. I dont think I will be taking this again.
evon53704 2 years ago
awesome Crystal Skull Poster...
ders808 2 years ago
first time i had a niacin flush, i thought my eyeballs were going to pop out of their sockets.
wasnt expecting it at all!
scallyhunter 2 years ago
That should only last a few minutes. I started taking it daily about six months ago. Sometimes it will have that effect and sometimes not. The worst thing about it for me is the internal heat. Not a fan of that! lol! I have wondered if the variance in reaction is due to eating different foods. Who knows? Later and good luck with all that dude!
izzy4el 3 years ago
That's why I'll take the docs blood tests and wipe my ass with them, the answer is always some pill to fix it, then the pill does 8x more nasty shit than what it was prescribed to fix and then f's up your liver. 30 years ago none of this shit as around and people did just fine. Get off the meds and you'll get that peachy color back in no time :)
gentlegiantcollector 3 years ago
lol
kittysnickers125 3 years ago