Serious side effects seen with failed Merck niacin drug

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Unexpected serious side effects arose in a huge study of a Merck & Co long-acting niacin drug aimed at raising good HDL cholesterol, according to data released on Saturday, possibly adding another nail to the coffin of niacin therapy for heart patients.
Source: Reuters: Health - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news