Inositol is a dietary supplement used to treat a variety of different conditions. This eMedTV Web page explores various inositol uses, discusses the safety and effectiveness of the supplement, and describes potential side effects that may occur.
Inositol is claimed to be useful for many uses, but none of these are supported by scientific evidence. This eMedTV segment discusses some of the supposed inositol benefits and explains whether the supplement should be used in children.
Potential side effects of inositol include dizziness, fatigue, and headache. As this eMedTV resource explains, while most side effects are fairly minor, some are potentially serious and may require immediate medical attention.
Inositol is claimed to be effective for many uses, which leaves many people wondering, "Does inositol work?" This eMedTV Web page describes some of the studies that have been conducted on the effectiveness of inositol supplements.
If you have liver or kidney disease, check with your doctor before taking inositol supplements. This eMedTV article discusses inositol safety in more detail and offers tips on how to find a reliable manufacturer for your specific inositol product.
An effective and safe inositol dosage has not been established at this time. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains what inositol doses are commonly used in clinical studies and offers other important dosing information for the dietary supplement.
Divalproex, valproic acid, and lithium are some of the medicines that may interact with inositol. This eMedTV Web page lists specific products that may cause inositol drug interactions and describes the potential problems that may occur.
There is not enough information available to recommend inositol supplements for pregnant women. This eMedTV page includes more information about inositol and pregnancy, and discusses the potential risks of using the supplement while pregnant.
It may not be safe to take inositol supplements while breastfeeding. This page on the eMedTV site offers a more in-depth look at inositol and breastfeeding, including information on whether the naturally occurring molecule passes through breast milk.
Nausea and vomiting may occur as a result of an inositol overdose. As this eMedTV page explains, however, very little is known about the possible effects of an inositol overdose, and it is not known if an overdose of the supplement is even possible.
