What is Inositol?
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.
Reported Purpose & Perceived Effectiveness
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| Purpose | # of patients | # of patients with evaluations | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell |
| ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) | 3 | 0 | |||||
| OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Generalized Anxiety Disorder | 2 | 2 |
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| General health | 2 | 1 |
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| Mood | 2 | 1 |
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| Loss of energy | 1 | 0 | |||||
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Reported Side Effects
Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Inositol
| Sore throat (Pharyngitis) | 1 | |
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| Emotional numbness or flatness | 1 |
Reported Dosages
Frequently reported dosages based on patients currently taking Inositol. See all 12 dosages ►
Reported Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 4 | ||
| Other | 1 |
Reported Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼
Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Adherence
Taking treatment as prescribed
Adherence of Inositol
Always |
1 | 17% |
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Usually |
4 | 67% |
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Sometimes |
0 | 0% |
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Never |
1 | 17% |
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Burden
Difficulty being on treatment
Burden of Inositol
Very |
1 | 17% |
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|---|---|---|---|
Somewhat |
2 | 33% |
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A little |
1 | 17% |
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Not at all |
2 | 33% |
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Cost
Paid out of pocket
Cost of Inositol
$200+ |
0 | 0% |
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$100-199 |
0 | 0% |
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$50-99 |
0 | 0% |
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$25-49 |
0 | 0% |
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< $25 |
6 | 100% |
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