Comments on: Fishing, Drinking & Stinking May Be Hazardous to Your Health

By: PrincessL

PrincessL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:14:33 +0000

I have to say I laughed harder at the comments than the actual story. Not knowing any of the other participants–other than the author–I kind of felt a little sorry for Curt. But I was still smiling while feeling sorry for him . . . okay, it was more than smiling, I was really trying not to laugh out loud . . . I’m not sure what that says about me

By: farkin icehole

farkin icehole — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:53:03 +0000

Just told this story, tonite - and used you writings as part of it.

you the man, Kehaar!!

By: Kehaar

Kehaar — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:06:25 +0000

Glad I could help in any small way. I feel for you. I’ve been there myself.

So, don’t take your niacin while drinking. Just a little word of wisdom.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:22:32 +0000

Found this post while googling for niacin overdose. I am comforted to learn that I may in fact live once “The All-Consuming Fire of God’s Holy Vengeance” passes.

I had read that niacin lowers LDL cholesterol and ordered the 500mg variety from GNC. While looking online to order, I thought it odd that most doses were less than 100 mg.
So anyway, the B3 arrived today in the mail and I excitedly downed the first non time release pill. The label warned of potential flushing but I didn’t expect to feel as if I had been dipped in boiling water along with the worst sunburn of my life. I am happy to report that the sensation is beginning to pass and is being replaced by chills.

Kehaar, thanks for the great story. It kept me distracted while the red ants tore at my flesh.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:52:07 +0000

You’re right, I should have clarified the 500mg I’m refering to is the extended release version. I started with 500mg in December and am at 1500mg right now. Target is 2000mg by mid-Feb. I tolerated the 500mg just fine when I started from scratch, but I could imagine the quick delivery tabs would be a very different story! The OTC niacin I take is Slo-Niacin, and it is doing wonders for my cholesterol.

By: Kehaar

Kehaar — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:45:23 +0000

From a quick Wikipedia/Yahoo search, it appears that the larger doses of Niacin are delayed release varieties. These are typically prescription rather than over -the-counter versions which hit all at once. I suspect that’s the difference.

I speak with first-hand knowledge. Large doses of over-the-counter niacin will burn you like syphillis when you pee if you aren’t used to it.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:34:00 +0000

500mg of niacin is not a large amount that you need to gradually increase to. That’s the dose most people start out with. The target dose for cholesterol treatment is b/t 2000mg to 3000mg/day, and it takes about 8 - 10 weeks to get there.