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What is Inositol?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: Niacin (non-flush) Inositol hexaphosphate IP-6 Inositol Crystals Show all

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See also: Choline-inositol Inositol hexaphosphate IP-6

Inositol is a fatty lipid that is needed by the body for cell membrane formation. It is sometimes referred to as Vitamin B 8. It is most prevalent in the heart and brain. It affects nerve transmission and helps the body to transport fats.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 7 2
Polycystic ovary syndrome 6 1
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3 0
Anxious mood 3 4
Bipolar disorder 2 0

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 120 patients that have taken Inositol

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 1
Mild 3
None 10

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Inositol

Side effect Patients Percentage
Hormonal imbalance 1
Nausea 1
Sore throat 1

Why patients stopped taking Inositol

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Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 5
Doctor's advice 3
Other 2
Expense 1
Side effects too severe 1
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Duration

Stopped taking Inositol

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 1
1 - 6 months 4
1 - 2 years 1
2 - 5 years 2
5 - 10 years 2
10 years or more 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 9
Usually 3
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 3
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 5
Not at all hard to take 8
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 8
Not specified 7
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3 patient evaluations for Inositol

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Apr 12, 2012 (Started Mar 14, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for generalized anxiety disorder)
  • Side effects
    Mild (emotional numbness or flatness)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 1, 2012 (Started Mar 14, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for generalized anxiety disorder)
  • Side effects
    Moderate
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 5 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 28, 2010 (Started Feb 06, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 17, 2009 (Started Nov 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 5 g Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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