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NIACIN vs NIACINAMIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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NIACIN vs NIACINAMIDE: Safety Overview

Metric NIACIN NIACINAMIDE
Total FAERS Reports 2,255 1,283
Deaths Reported 60 458
Death Rate 2.7% 35.7%
Hospitalizations 283 865
Average Patient Age 58.5 yrs 55.0 yrs
% Female Patients 49.2% 77.0%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited Jiangxi Yudexi Pharmaceutical Co., LTD
Route ORAL TOPICAL
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A