maximum dose of slo niacin
Typical doses of immediate-release niacin for cholesterol lowering are 1,000 to 2,000 mg two to three times per day. The starting dose is usually 250 mg/day and increases are made no more frequently than every four to seven days.For the extended-release niacin, the daily dose is started at 500 mg and gradually increased over several weeks to a maximum of 2,000 mg/day.For more information, please contact your health care provider and visit http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/niacin.ypical doses of immediate-release niacin for cholesterol lowering are 1,000 to 2,000 mg two to three times per day. The starting dose is usually 250 mg/day and increases are made no more frequently than every four to seven days.