%A Aboulsoud, Samar %T Nicotinic acid: a lipid-lowering agent with unrealized potential %9 Review Article %D 2014 %J The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine %R 10.4103/1110-7782.132881 %P 1-5 %V 26 %N 1 %U http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2014;volume=26;issue=1;spage=1;epage=5;aulast=Aboulsoud %8 January 1, 2014 %X Nicotinic acid is a well-known treatment for dyslipidemia in adults. This review article explored not only the role of nicotinic acid in dyslipidemia but also its role in hypertension and as a cardioprotective agent. Adverse effects in association with nicotinic acid use are described with a focus on flushing, the major reason for the discontinuation of nicotinic acid therapy. The role of nicotinic acid receptor in mediating its metabolic and vascular effects is also reviewed. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 1110-7782