Endur-Amide

Name: Endur-Amide

Uses of Endur-Amide

  • This vitamin is used to treat or prevent niacin deficiency.
  • It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Endur-Amide?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take Endur-Amide (niacinamide extended-release tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.
  • Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
  • This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take Endur-Amide (niacinamide extended-release tablets).
  • Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
  • Avoid or limit drinking alcohol to less than 3 drinks a day. Drinking too much alcohol may raise your chance of liver disease. Alcohol may cause more flushing.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Endur-Amide (niacinamide extended-release tablets) while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

What are some other side effects of Endur-Amide?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Flushing. Taking aspirin 30 minutes before taking Endur-Amide (niacinamide extended-release tablets) may help. If you wake up at night with flushing, get up slowly if you feel like passing out or you are dizzy.
  • Itching.
  • Loose stools (diarrhea).
  • Upset stomach or throwing up.
  • Cough.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Endur-Amide?

  • Store at room temperature.
  • Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
  • Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
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