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Posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 30, 2014, at 18:13:43
Hi ladies and gents
What would be the normal dose of inositol for panic disorder?
I'm fairly sceptical about alternative remedies, but its cheap and safe and I thought it might be worth giving it a try.
Posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2014, at 21:54:53
In reply to Inositol, posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 30, 2014, at 18:13:43
Jono you want off the Ap & benzos? Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on January 30, 2014, at 22:58:18
In reply to Inositol, posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 30, 2014, at 18:13:43
The normal recommended dosage for inositol is 500 mgs two times day; however, to treat anxiety, panic disorder and OCD, you should take 12 to 18 g per day. The American Family Physician recommends that you not take inositol if you are taking an SSRI antidepressant.
Try Tiagabine.
Eric
Posted by Tomatheus on January 30, 2014, at 23:03:08
In reply to Inositol, posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 30, 2014, at 18:13:43
Jono_in_adelaide,
A study that compared inositol with fluvoxamine as a treatment for panic disorder (and found the two to be comparable, with inositol reducing total panic attacks by more than fluvoxamine) used up to 18 g/day of inositol:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11386498
Another older study that found inositol to be superior to placebo in the treatment of panic disorder used 12 g/day of inositol:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7793450
I'd probably aim for 18 g/day if I were looking to maximize the supplement's effectiveness. As you seem to be aware, inositol doesn't seem to pose significant problems as far as side effects are concerned.
Tomatheus
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 30, 2014, at 23:26:29
In reply to Re: Inositol, posted by Tomatheus on January 30, 2014, at 23:03:08
Phillipa,
just thought it might be worth trying for that extra bit of relief, it was only cheap, and as it doesnt seem to have any side effects, I thought it might be worth a try
Thanks for the advice guys
Posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2014, at 18:10:32
In reply to Re: Inositol, posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 30, 2014, at 23:26:29
So you going to add it? Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 31, 2014, at 18:53:51
In reply to Re: Inositol » jono_in_adelaide, posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2014, at 18:10:32
Phillipa, I'm going to give ita try - It seems cheap and safe, so all i have to lose is $10
Posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2014, at 20:31:54
In reply to Re: Inositol, posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 31, 2014, at 18:53:51
Go for it!!!! You know where to find me. Phillipa
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