Niacor, Niaspan, Niacin
Niacin ER
Niacin (NYE uh sin) is a generic medication that’s prescribed to help manage certain heart disease-related risks, including high cholesterol. The brand-name version of this drug is Niacor. The cost of niacin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Generic
- Tablet Extended-Release
- 500mg
- 30 Tablets
Dosage settings
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Written by Rachel Maynard, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Bryson Russell, PharmD, MHSA, MSc
Updated on January 12,2023
Niacin (NYE uh sin) is a generic medication that’s prescribed to help manage certain heart disease-related risks, including high cholesterol. The brand-name version of this drug is Niacor. The cost of niacin with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved niacin to help:
- manage cholesterol levels, including lowering total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and raising HDL (good) cholesterol
- lower triglycerides in some people with very high triglycerides
- lower the risk of having another heart attack in certain people who’ve had a prior heart attack
- slow the progression of or reduce atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) in some people with heart disease
Read on to learn about niacin and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about niacin, including its uses, refer to this overview article.
*”Extended release” means the drug is slowly released into your body over a period of time.