Mag-Amide Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Mag-Amide against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Mag-Amide is a dietary supplement by Endurance Products Company with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, vitamin b3 deficiency (pellagra), heart health support.Based on those ingredients, 819 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Niacin, Magnesium L-Threonate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Mag-Amide contains 3 active ingredients. Niacin is a B vitamin that plays a role in energy metabolism and DNA repair.
Magnesium L-Threonate and magnesium are mineral forms that support bone health, muscle function, and nervous system activity. The product also contains inactive ingredients — vegetable wax, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, and silica — which serve as binders and flow agents.
Does it work?
Not established
Niacin is likely effective for pellagra (a vitamin deficiency disease) and possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome. Magnesium is effective for constipation and dyspepsia (indigestion), and effective for correcting low magnesium levels (hypomagnesemia) and preventing pre-eclampsia in pregnancy.
The evidence we hold does not establish effectiveness for other uses beyond these.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Niacin and magnesium are generally well tolerated at dietary amounts and recommended supplement doses. The most common side effects from niacin are flushing (affecting up to 70% of people taking higher doses), gastrointestinal upset — nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea — and elevated liver enzymes.
Magnesium commonly causes diarrhea, gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, and vomiting. Rare serious effects from niacin include liver damage, muscle damage, low platelet count, and vision changes.
High-dose niacin should not be used in pregnancy unless prescribed; normal prenatal vitamin amounts are safe. Magnesium is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though supplements should be used only under your doctor's guidance.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking Mag-Amide, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take levodopa/carbidopa (this is a Major interaction). Also double-check if you use antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, diabetes medications, statins, gout drugs, quinolone antibiotics, bisphosphonates, calcium channel blockers, or skeletal muscle relaxants — all carry Moderate interactions with one or both active ingredients.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Mag-Amide may be worth considering if you're deficient in niacin or magnesium, or if you take it for one of its established uses. If you take levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease, have liver disease, take blood thinners or diabetes medications, or use statins or gout medication, this product needs your doctor's or pharmacist's attention first — don't start it without checking your full medication list.
Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before you begin.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2018.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Mag-Amide, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Endurance Products Company |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 729135175123 |
| Net contents | 120 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 177814 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Mag-Amide by Endurance Products Company, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | 500 mg | 3125% |
| Magnesium L-Threonate | 1000 mg | -- |
| Magnesium | 84 mg | 20% |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Wax, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Mag-Amide delivers targeted brain health benefits by helping to maintain healthy neurons and cognitive function as well as fuel cellular energy production.
Magtein Think clearly Magtein is a trademark of Magceutics, Inc.
Precautions
Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you have or suspect a medical condition, are taking any medications, or are pregnant or nursing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
Natural color variation occurs in tablets. Formulated for steady release over 3–5 hours.
Sustained release
Promotes brain health and cellular energy
500mg/250mg
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease
Formula
Magtein & Niacinamide
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take two (2) tablets daily with a full glass of water, preferably with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formulation
No salt, sugar, starch, preservatives, artificial color or flavorings.
General
17512
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Mag-Amide by Endurance Products Company label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Mag-Amide by Endurance Products Company
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Niacin
Interacts with727 drugs
Niacin (vitamin B3) is an essential nutrient your body needs for energy and metabolism, and deficiency is uncommon in most developed countries. Prescr...
Niacin monograph & interactionsMagnesium L-Threonate
Interacts with295 drugs
Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for muscles, nerves, blood pressure, and many other functions, and supplements are useful for preven...
Magnesium L-Threonate monograph & interactionsMagnesium
Interacts with295 drugs
Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for muscles, nerves, blood pressure, and many other functions, and supplements are useful for preven...
Magnesium monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Wax, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mag-Amide by Endurance Products Company Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Mag-Amide by Endurance Products Company has documented interactions through its niacin and magnesium content.
The most serious interaction is with levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) — magnesium can reduce levodopa levels by up to 35%, which may weaken its effectiveness for Parkinson's disease.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Niacin interacts with antihypertensive drugs, hepatotoxic drugs, blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelets), diabetes medications, statins, allopurinol, bile acid sequestrants, and probenecid. Most of these are Moderate severity: niacin may lower blood pressure further, increase liver toxicity risk, thin blood additively, raise blood sugar and reduce diabetes drug effect, increase statin-related muscle damage risk, raise uric acid and interfere with gout control, bind and block bile sequestrant absorption, or reduce gout medication effectiveness.
Magnesium adds Moderate interactions with skeletal muscle relaxants, potassium-sparing diuretics, calcium channel blockers, acid reducers, sulfonylureas (diabetes drugs), quinolone antibiotics, and bisphosphonates. These may increase muscle relaxant effect, raise magnesium levels, lower blood pressure further, reduce laxative effect, increase low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) risk, lower antibiotic absorption, or decrease bone medication absorption.
Altogether, these interactions span 820 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Mag-Amide interact with 819 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Mag-Amide interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Niacin Magnesium L-Threonate
Benserazide, LevodopaMadopar, Prolopa
How Benserazide, Levodopa interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MagnesiumLevodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) Major
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Read the full Magnesium + Benserazide, Levodopa interactionCarbidopaLodosyn
How Carbidopa interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MagnesiumLevodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) Major
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Read the full Magnesium + Carbidopa interactionCarbidopa, LevodopaDhivy, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
How Carbidopa, Levodopa interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MagnesiumLevodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) Major
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Read the full Magnesium + Carbidopa, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, Levodopa, EntacaponeStalevo
How Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MagnesiumLevodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) Major
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Read the full Magnesium + Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interactionLevodopaInbrija, Larodopa
How Levodopa interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MagnesiumLevodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) Major
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Read the full Magnesium + Levodopa interactionLevodopa, CarbidopaDuodopa
How Levodopa, Carbidopa interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MagnesiumLevodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) Major
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Read the full Magnesium + Levodopa, Carbidopa interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Mag-Amide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacin may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Niacin + Abciximab interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Abciximab interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Mag-Amide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacin may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Niacin + Abrocitinib interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs, Antidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinAntihypertensive Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacin may increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Niacin + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Mag-Amide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacin may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Niacin + Acenocoumarol interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Mag-Amide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacin may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinAspirin, Hepatotoxic Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Large doses of aspirin might alter the clearance of niacin.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionMagnesiumAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Mag-Amide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Read the full Niacin + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Mag-Amide with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Niacin
Alcohol (Ethanol)
Concomitant use of alcohol and niacin might increase the risk of flushing and hepatotoxicity.
Alcohol can exacerbate the flushing and pruritus associated with niacin. Large doses of niacin might also exacerbate liver dysfunction associated with chronic alcohol use. A case report describes delirium and lactic acidosis in a patient taking niacin 3 grams daily who ingested 1 liter of wine. Advise patients to avoid large amounts of alcohol while taking niacin.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
Theoretically, niacin might antagonize the therapeutic effects of uricosurics such as allopurinol.
Large doses of niacin can reduce urinary excretion of uric acid, potentially resulting in hyperuricemia. Doses of uricosurics such as allopurinol might need to be increased to maintain control of gout in patients who start taking niacin. People who have frequent attacks of gout despite uricosuric therapy should avoid niacin.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
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.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Niacin can increase blood glucose levels and may diminish the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Niacin impairs glucose tolerance in a dose-dependent manner, probably by causing or aggravating insulin resistance and increasing hepatic production of glucose. In diabetes patients, niacin 4.5 grams daily for 5 weeks can increase plasma glucose by an average of 16% and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) by 21%. However, lower doses of 1.5 grams daily or less appear to have minimal effects on blood glucose. In some patients, glucose levels increase when niacin is started, but then return to baseline when a stable dose is reached. Up to 35% of patients with diabetes may need adjustments in hypoglycemic therapy when niacin is added.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, niacin may increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
The vasodilating effects of niacin can cause hypotension. Furthermore, some clinical evidence suggests that a one-hour infusion of niacin can reduce systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This effect is not observed in normotensive patients.
Bile Acid Sequestrants
Bile acid sequestrants can bind niacin and decrease absorption. Separate administration by 4-6 hours to avoid an interaction.
In vitro studies show that colestipol (Colestid) binds about 98% of available niacin and cholestyramine (Questran) binds 10% to 30%.
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and gemfibrozil might increase the risk of myopathy in some patients.
A case of myopathy from concomitant use of niacin and gemfibrozil has been reported. Niacin alone has also been associated with cases of myopathy. Using gemfibrozil with niacin might further increase the risk of developing myopathy.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
Niacin has been associated with cases of liver toxicity, especially when used in pharmacologic doses. Sustained-release niacin preparations appear to be associated with a higher risk of hepatotoxicity than immediate-release niacin.
Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitors ("Statins")
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and statins might increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis in some patients.
Some case reports have raised concerns that niacin might increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when combined with statins. However, a significantly increased risk of myopathy has not been demonstrated in clinical trials, including those using an FDA-approved combination of lovastatin and niacin (Advicor).
Probenecid (Benemid)
Theoretically, niacin might antagonize the therapeutic effects of uricosurics such as probenecid.
Large doses of niacin reduce urinary excretion of uric acid, potentially causing hyperuricemia. Doses of uricosurics such as probenecid might need to be increased to maintain control of gout in patients who start taking niacin. People who have frequent attacks of gout despite uricosuric therapy should avoid niacin.
Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane)
Theoretically, niacin might antagonize the therapeutic effects of uricosurics such as sulfinpyrazone.
Large doses of niacin reduce urinary excretion of uric acid, potentially causing hyperuricemia. Doses of uricosurics such as sulfinpyrazone might need to be increased to maintain control of gout in patients who start taking niacin. People who have frequent attacks of gout despite uricosuric therapy should avoid niacin.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, niacin might antagonize the therapeutic effects of thyroid hormones.
Clinical research and case reports suggests that taking niacin can reduce serum levels of thyroxine-binding globulin by up to 25% and moderately reduce levels of thyroxine (T4). Patients taking thyroid hormone for hypothyroidism might need dose adjustments when using niacin.
Transdermal Nicotine (Nicoderm)
Theoretically, concomitant use of niacin and transdermal nicotine might increase the risk of flushing and dizziness.
Niacin and nicotine can both cause flushing and dizziness.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
There is limited evidence that niacin may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
In a case report, a patient on warfarin developed an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 3.9 after taking niacin for two weeks. The patient's INR was previously stable, ranging between 2 and 3 in recent months, and no other medication changes were identified. The elevated INR returned to therapeutic range within 4 days following the discontinuation of niacin.
Aspirin
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.
Magnesium L-Threonate
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Clinical research in healthy volunteers shows that taking magnesium oxide 1000 mg with levodopa 100 mg/carbidopa 10 mg reduces the area under the curve (AUC) of levodopa by 35% and of carbidopa by 81%. In vitro and animal research shows that magnesium produces an alkaline environment in the digestive tract, which might lead to degradation and reduced bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
Concomitant use of aminoglycoside antibiotics and magnesium can increase the risk for neuromuscular weakness.
Both aminoglycosides and magnesium reduce presynaptic acetylcholine release, which can lead to neuromuscular blockade and possible paralysis. This is most likely to occur with high doses of magnesium given intravenously.
Antacids
Use of acid reducers may reduce the laxative effect of magnesium oxide.
A retrospective analysis shows that, in the presence of H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a higher dose of magnesium oxide is needed for a laxative effect. This may also occur with antacids. Under acidic conditions, magnesium oxide is converted to magnesium chloride and then to magnesium bicarbonate, which has an osmotic laxative effect. By reducing acidity, antacids may reduce the conversion of magnesium oxide to the active bicarbonate salt.
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Magnesium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should be taken at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after magnesium containing products.
Bisphosphonates
Magnesium can decrease absorption of bisphosphonates.
Cations, including magnesium, can decrease bisphosphonate absorption. Advise patients to separate doses of magnesium and these drugs by at least 2 hours.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Magnesium can have additive effects with calcium channel blockers, although evidence is conflicting.
Magnesium inhibits calcium entry into smooth muscle cells and may therefore have additive effects with calcium channel blockers. Severe hypotension and neuromuscular blockades may occur when nifedipine is used with intravenous magnesium, although some contradictory evidence suggests that concurrent use of magnesium with nifedipine does not increase the risk of neuromuscular weakness. High doses of magnesium could theoretically have additive effects with other calcium channel blockers.
Digoxin
Magnesium salts may reduce absorption of digoxin.
Clinical evidence suggests that treatment with oral magnesium hydroxide or magnesium trisilicate reduces absorption of digoxin from the intestines. This may reduce the blood levels of digoxin and decrease its therapeutic effects.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Potassium-sparing diuretics decrease excretion of magnesium, possibly increasing magnesium levels.
Potassium-sparing diuretics also have magnesium-sparing properties, which can counteract the magnesium losses associated with loop and thiazide diuretics. Theoretically, increased magnesium levels could result from concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics and magnesium supplements.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Magnesium decreases absorption of quinolones.
Magnesium can form insoluble complexes with quinolones and decrease their absorption. Advise patients to take these drugs at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, magnesium supplements.
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect.
Parenteral magnesium shortens the time to onset of skeletal muscle relaxants by about 1 minute and prolongs the duration of action by about 2 minutes. Magnesium potentiates the effects of skeletal muscle relaxants by decreasing calcium-mediated release of acetylcholine from presynaptic nerve terminals, reducing postsynaptic sensitivity to acetylcholine, and having a direct effect on the membrane potential of myocytes. Magnesium also has vasodilatory actions and increases cardiac output, allowing a greater amount of muscle relaxant to reach the motor end plate. A clinical study found that low-dose rocuronium (0.45 mg/kg), when given after administration of magnesium 30 mg/kg over 10 minutes, has an accelerated onset of effect, which matches the onset of effect seen with a full-dose rocuronium regimen (0.6 mg/kg). In another clinical study, onset times for rocuronium doses of 0.3, 0.6, and 1.2 mg/kg were 86, 76, and 50 seconds, respectively, when given alone, but were reduced to 66, 44, and 38 seconds, respectively, when the doses were given after a 15-minute infusion of magnesium sulfate 60 mg/kg. Giving intraoperative intravenous magnesium sulfate, 50 mg/kg loading dose followed by 15 mg/kg/hour, reduces the onset time of rocuronium, enhances its clinical effects, reduces the dose of intraoperative opiates, and prolongs the spontaneous recovery time. It does not affect the activity of subsequently administered neostigmine.
Sulfonylureas
Magnesium increases the systemic absorption of sulfonylureas, increasing their effects and side effects.
Clinical research shows that administration of magnesium hydroxide with glyburide increases glyburide absorption, increases maximal insulin response by 35-fold, and increases the risk of hypoglycemia, when compared with glyburide alone. A similar interaction occurs between magnesium hydroxide and glipizide. The mechanism of this effect appears to be related to the elevation of gastrointestinal pH by magnesium-based antacids, increasing solubility and enhancing absorption of sulfonylureas.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Magnesium decreases absorption of tetracyclines.
Magnesium can form insoluble complexes with tetracyclines in the gut and decrease their absorption and antibacterial activity. Advise patients to take these drugs 1 hour before or 2 hours after magnesium supplements.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
In vitro evidence shows that magnesium sulfate inhibits platelet aggregation, even at low concentrations. Some preliminary clinical evidence shows that infusion of magnesium sulfate increases bleeding time by 48% and reduces platelet activity. However, other clinical research shows that magnesium does not affect platelet aggregation, although inhibition of platelet-dependent thrombosis can occur.
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Gabapentin absorption can be decreased by magnesium.
Clinical research shows that giving magnesium oxide orally along with gabapentin decreases the maximum plasma concentration of gabapentin by 33%, time to maximum concentration by 36%, and area under the curve by 43%. Advise patients to take gabapentin at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, magnesium supplements.
Sevelamer (Renagel, Renvela)
Sevelamer may increase serum magnesium levels.
In patients on hemodialysis, sevelamer use was associated with a 0.28 mg/dL increase in serum magnesium. The mechanism of this interaction remains unclear.
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- Tualatin
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- 97062
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- 1-800-483-2532
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Niacin
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The 148 references behind this product’s interaction data
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