Niacin, Antihistamine, Ibuprofen Questions

[ozmoses]

I'm wondering which form of niacin people are taking?   My understanding is that the non-flushing niacins are ultimately damaging to the liver so I just take the flushing form when I don't plan to be around people... 500mg.  It's apparently good for depression.

Has anyone tried choloropheniramine maleate (generic anti-histamine?) and benefited from it? 

I've also noticed that some have benefited from Ibuprofen.  Would aspirin offer the same benefit?

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