Drug & supplement interaction

Niacin + Aspirin, Methocarbamol

Aspirin, Methocarbamol brand name: Robaxisal.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Aspirin, Methocarbamol falls into 2 drug categories that Niacin can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, niacin may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions2
EvidenceD
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Niacin and Aspirin, Methocarbamol

These two interact in 2 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 2 Interactions?

Niacin interacts with whole categories of medication. Aspirin, Methocarbamol falls into 2 of those categories, so it can interact with Niacin in 2 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

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Why this applies to Aspirin, Methocarbamol

Aspirin, Methocarbamol falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Niacin interacts with.

Theoretically, niacin may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Several cases of clotting factor synthesis deficiency and coagulopathy have been reported in patients taking sustained-release niacin. Also, thrombocytopenia has been reported in patients treated with niacin or niacin plus lovastatin.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the gist with Robaxisal, which combines aspirin (a blood thinner that keeps platelets from sticking together) and methocarbamol (a muscle relaxant). On its own, aspirin already nudges you toward easier bruising and bleeding. High, drug-like doses of niacin have, in a handful of reports, lowered clotting factors and platelets. So in theory, stacking concentrated niacin on top of aspirin could add up to a slightly higher bleeding risk, things like nosebleeds, bruising more easily, or bleeding gums.

I want to be honest: this is theoretical, based on how the two behave rather than strong studies, and everyday vitamin amounts of niacin aren't the concern. Before starting high-dose niacin, just check with your pharmacist or doctor.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Dearing BD, Lavie CJ, Lohmann TP, Genton E. Niacin-induced clotting factor synthesis deficiency with coagulopathy. Arch Intern Med. 1992;152(4):861-3. DOI
  2. O'Brien T, Silverberg JD, Nguyen TT. Nicotinic acid-induced toxicity associated with cytopenia and decreased levels of thyroxine-binding globulin. Mayo Clin Proc. 1992;67(5):465-8. PubMed
Minor

ASPIRIN

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Large doses of aspirin might alter the clearance of niacin.
Aspirin is often used with niacin to reduce niacin-induced flushing. Doses of 80-975 mg aspirin have been used, but 325 mg appears to be optimal. Aspirin also seems to reduce the clearance of niacin by competing for glycine conjugation. Taking aspirin 1 gram seems to reduce niacin clearance by 45%. This is probably a dose-related effect and not clinically significant with the more common aspirin dose of 325 mg.
Severity Minor Likelihood Likely Evidence B

Well-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the interesting thing about pairing niacin with Robaxisal: the aspirin half of that combo can actually slow down how fast your body clears niacin. They compete for the same cleanup pathway (called glycine conjugation), so niacin can hang around a bit longer. In fact, people often take aspirin on purpose to ease that warm, red, tingly flushing that high-dose niacin causes.

The good news is this effect really only shows up with big aspirin doses (around 1 gram). The aspirin amount in a Robaxisal tablet is much smaller, so this is considered minor and usually not a practical concern. If you're using prescription-strength niacin, just check with your pharmacist so you both stay on the same page.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Knodel LC, Talbert RL. Adverse effects of hypolipidaemic drugs. Med Toxicol 1987;2:10-32. PubMed
  2. Whelan AM, Price SO, Fowler SF, Hainer BL. The effect of aspirin on niacin-induced cutaneous reactions. J Fam Pract 1992;34:165-8.
  3. Jungnickel PW, Maloley PA, Vander Tuin EL, et al. Effect of two aspirin pretreatment regimens on niacin-induced cutaneous reactions. J Gen Intern Med 1997;12:591-6. PubMed
  4. Bays HE, Dujovne CA. Drug interactions of lipid-altering drugs. Drug Saf 1998;19:355-71. PubMed
  5. Ding RW, Kolbe K, Merz B, et al. Pharmacokinetics of nicotinic acid-salicylic acid interaction. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1989;46:642-7. PubMed

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Niacin Also Interacts With Other Medications

Niacin has 726 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Aspirin, Methocarbamol one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 726 No known interaction 2,104 (incl. Aspirin, Methocarbamol)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Aspirin, Methocarbamol

This page covers Niacin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Aspirin, Methocarbamol page lists 243 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Danshen (major) and Piracetam (major).

By severity: 8 major · 207 moderate · 28 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Aspirin, Methocarbamol page

“Robaxisal combines aspirin with methocarbamol, a muscle relaxant, and the aspirin half is why this list warrants real attention rather than a shrug. Of the 243 supplement ingredients on file, the overwhelming majority (more than 200) can add to aspirin's blood-thinning effect and raise the risk of bleeding.”

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Taking Niacin as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 933 real supplement products containing Niacin, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Niacin. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Aspirin, Methocarbamol too, on top of Niacin — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Niacin and Aspirin, Methocarbamol Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Niacin
Top 25%

#165 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Aspirin, Methocarbamol
Top 25%

#581 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Niacin

What is Niacin?

Niacin
  • High cholesterol
  • Vitamin B3 deficiency (pellagra)
  • Heart health support
  • General energy and metabolism

Niacin (vitamin B3) is an essential nutrient your body needs for energy and metabolism, and deficiency is uncommon in most developed countries. Prescription-strength niacin has been used to adjust cholesterol levels, but high doses can cause flushing and other side effects and should only be taken under medical supervision. Always talk with a pharmacist or doctor before using high-dose niacin supplements.

Read the full Niacin monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Niacin

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Niacin — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
726Moderate
0Minor
2,103No known interaction
726 Moderate 2,103 No interaction
Moderate

726 interactions

Showing 60 of 726 moderate interactions — see all 726 on the Niacin page.

No interaction 2,103 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Niacin against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,103 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Niacin list.

See the full Niacin interactions page
See every supplement checked against Aspirin, Methocarbamol, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Niacin and Aspirin, Methocarbamol Together: Common Questions

Can you take Niacin with Aspirin, Methocarbamol?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
Why are there 2 interactions listed for Niacin and Aspirin, Methocarbamol?
Aspirin, Methocarbamol belongs to more than one drug category, and Niacin interacts with each of those categories a little differently. We list every one so nothing is missed — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them.
How serious is the Niacin and Aspirin, Methocarbamol interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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