Re: Niaspan, FAA, and pilots

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flyinresorts wrote:

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> Niaspan is not on the FAA approved list for pilots. The only way a

> pilot can fly while taking Niaspan is to demonstrate that there are no

> adverse reactions.

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> I'm not sure about statins. I hope like crazy Lipitor is not FAA

> approved.

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> Bobby

Niaspan is a timed release formulation of Niacin (so it can be

prescription and high priced) that is no where near as effective as

regular niacin in raising HDL and may be less effective in other areas

as well. Timed release Niacin is also a lot harder on the liver.

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