Carol wrote:

> My ex-husband had to take niacin following his heart attacks. The regular
> stuff was fierce, but they have a time-release version now that's much
> more comfortable.

Has your husband checked with his doctor (or pharmacist) to make sure the
time-release version is okay? I got a blurb from my doctor about niacin
which says in part:

"This form may produce less flushing, but it is _not_ recommended for
routine use because of increased risk of liver problems. This form is not
recommended by the FDA for treatment of cholesterol disorders."

Bob