Cholestatic Drug-Induced Liver Injury in a Patient Taking High-Dose Niacin for Hyperlipidemia

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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Main Authors: Nanjiba Nawaz MD, Tyler Mistretta MD, Christian Karime MD, Jason Lewis MD, Emily Wolf MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096231224349

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