Niacin Rush

Question: What happens if my dog eats niacin? Two weeks ago my dog was very sick, vomiting, falling over and passing out. I rushed him to emergency where they said he probably ingested something. I couldn't figure out what he could've possibly gotten into because I keep anything toxic well away from him. Two days ago my roommate moved out and I found pills all over his bedroom floor. They turned out to be niacin and I know the dog was in his room the day he got sick because my roommate left the door open. So I was wondering if that could've been what caused him to get sick.

Answer: I googled Niacin and the side effects do match your dogs symptoms. Niacin All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Niacin: Diarrhea; dry skin; headache; itching; stomach upset; temporary skin redness, tingling or feelings of warmth (flushing) Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Niacin: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry, or bloody stools; changes in vision; cloudy or blurred vision; decrease in urine or dark-colored urine; dizziness; fast or irregular heartbeat; flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, "not well" feeling); irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; muscle weakness, swelling, tenderness, or pain; numbness or persistent tingling of the skin; swelling of the hands, legs, or feet; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; yellowing of the skin or eyes. Read the 2nd page for more side effects including dizziness. http://www.medicinenet.com/niacin-oral/article.htm http://www.drugs.com/sfx/niacin-side-effects.html Your dog was passing out and falling over because of dizziness. get your dog to drink more water so it can flush the medication out of his system.

Question: Hand cramp!!!!? HALP!? Do I have arthritis? So apparently I ended up sleeping on my hand all last night, and now my hand, and all my fingers are aching! I've also had seven energy drinks today, and have been staying up late to study for college finalz. A hand cramp isn't indicative or Arthiritis, is it? This is the first time that I am experiencing this! Also, do you think this may have anything to with a Niacin rush, as Niacin rushes are predictable consequences of energy drink consumption and over-consumption. Thanks guys, any input is greatly appreciated.

Answer: Cramps can occur in any muscle of the body, including the hands and feet. Cramps in your hand and feet usually occur abruptly and develop quickly. The experience of having them can range from an irritating inconvenience to an extremely painful situation. There are several potential causes of hand and foot cramps, ranging from the benign to symptoms of serious disease. Types Hand and foot cramps are involuntary contractions of muscles, during which muscles often contract much more tightly than you could voluntarily contract them. They usually occur abruptly and can be extremely painful. The muscle that is cramping may visibly bulge under the skin and when you touch it, it can feel hard or rigid. Cramps are often associated with muscle spasms. Muscles Your hands or feet may cramp because the muscles in them are overtired. Holding them in an awkward position for too long can strain them. For example, holding your fingers clenched around a pen for a long time can bring on writer's cramp. Overworking muscles with heavy exercise can also cause cramps. Slow and gentle stretching of the hand or foot to ease the contracting muscle is the best way to stop this kind of cramp. Deficiencies If you have low levels of certain nutrients in your body, this can cause hand and foot cramps. If you have reduced levels of calcium and magnesium, that can bring on cramping. Lack of vitamin D can cause muscle spasms and cramps in your hands and feet. If you experience cramps while dehydrated, especially after exercising, there is a good chance that is what is triggering the muscle contractions. In these cases, correcting the deficiency will stop the cramps from coming back after you stretch out the muscles. Disease Several diseases include muscle spasms in their symptoms. These spasms can lead to hand and foot cramps. These diseases include kidney failure, hypothyroidism and tetany. Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and multiple sclerosis can all cause hand and foot spasms, which can in turn trigger cramps. Treating these underlying conditions can help to prevent hand and foot cramps. Other Causes Hand and foot cramps can be a side effect of certain medications. Alcoholism is also linked to recurring cramps. If you are pregnant, you may experience occasional hand and foot cramps. Some of the symptoms of ingesting alkaline salts are muscle cramps in the hands or feet.

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