[Ragnar54]

The article does not indicate which kind was used by the patient in the case history. However, the article does say:

SR niacin can be taken once daily and is less likely to cause flushing, but is not approved for use in hyperlipidemia and has been associated with a high rates of hepatotoxicity in some studies.

So you might be correct. The authors should have made it clear. Good catch.

[old and tired]

The authors should have made it clear. Good catch.

We don't know who's paying for this research. If it's ultimately drug companies, they have a vested interest in making niacin look bad. If everybody tried replacing their cholesterol lowering meds with cheap, regular old niacin, think of the huge hit the drug companies would take. Personally, I think regular flush inducing niacin should be tried before going on a statin, which can cause memory and sleep issues.