Serious adverse events also occurred more often in the niacin group, including new onset diabetes (9.1 vs. 7.3 percent), diabetic complications (11.1 vs. 7.5 percent), gastrointestinal problems (4.8 vs. 3.8 percent), and skin problems such as itching and rashes (0.7 vs. 0.4 percent).
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