Question

Excess niacin administration may cause
(A) Lowering of blood pressure
(B) Hypertension
(C) Flushing syndrome
(D) Vasoconstriction
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) and (D) only.
• (B) and (C) only.
• (C) and (D) only
• (A) and (C) only.

Hint:

Flushing syndrome and lowering of blood pressure are well-known effects of excessive niacin intake

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Excess niacin administration can cause a lowering of blood pressure and flushing syndrome both common side effects However vasoconstriction and hypertension are not typical responses to excess niacin