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Posted by linkadge on December 24, 2002, at 15:29:08
I have gained a significant benefit from
1 gram of inositol daily. I have improved
sleep, reduced anxiety, and a greater sence
of well being.It doesn't seem to activate me as well,
I am very sensitive to this.
It does take a few weeks to work though.I am taking Celexa 10 mg as well.
It may be worth trying.
Linkadge
Posted by Gabbix2 on December 24, 2002, at 17:10:09
In reply to Benefit from small dose inositol, posted by linkadge on December 24, 2002, at 15:29:08
I had temporary positive results with inositol as well,
in some studies it apparently works as well as anti-depressants in quite a high dose though.I don't know about studies much anymore, but I know it did help with my anxiety, esp, when used with G.A.B.A. I'd read about combining the two.
The only reason I stopped was because combined the new anti-depressant I'm on "Paxil" it induced hypomania. It does have that risk even when used alone by people with bi-polar tendancies. Though for me it didn't happen until I started Paxil.
Unfortunately I'm not stable enough yet to forgo the Paxil and try the inositol alone, though I would like too.
Posted by linkadge on December 25, 2002, at 19:11:41
In reply to Re: Benefit from small dose inositol, posted by Gabbix2 on December 24, 2002, at 17:10:09
Lithium works by lowering inositol,
so it may make some manic.Linkadge
Posted by comftnumb on December 25, 2002, at 23:49:52
In reply to Re: Benefit from small dose inositol, posted by linkadge on December 25, 2002, at 19:11:41
I read about studies at 12g a day showing improvement over placebo for OCD and depression. You can buy pure inositol powder that gives you bout 3g per teaspoon, but it's a bit pricey. Worth investigating though.... I might try some once I get stabilized on my meds.
Posted by linkadge on December 26, 2002, at 10:01:56
In reply to Re: Benefit from large dose inositol, posted by comftnumb on December 25, 2002, at 23:49:52
Yes I've seen studies with dose ranging from 1g to 18g,s. It seems that those who started on high doses got faster responses, but were later able reduce. There have been studies showing benifit from 1 g doses.
I am only taking 1 g, and there is a definate, anxiolitic effect. I am a very small person however. (I respond well to only 10mg of Celexa)
Cheeper being a twig :)Linkadge
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