Cholestatic Drug-Induced Liver Injury in a Patient Taking High-Dose Niacin for Hyperlipidemia
Niacin, an important component of a balanced diet, is central to lipid metabolism. Occasionally used to treat hyperlipidemia, niacin is widely available without a prescription, making its use often unknown to treating physicians. Severe hepatotoxicity has been reported with niacin use. In the follow...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096231224349 |