Alcohol and Niacin interaction
Alcohol and Niacin: the Niacin prescribing label describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Moderate
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Niacin label · effective 2026-04-15
Moderate
Niacin extended-release tablets should be used with caution in patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol and/or have a past history of liver disease.
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Open in the checkerNot medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.