Myo-Inositol
Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev SharmaLast updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)
Myo-Inositol Uses
Myo-Inositol is used in nutritional deficiencies.
How Myo-Inositol works
Inositol works by relaxing the blood vessels and improving blood flow to the legs, toes and fingers, thereby relieving pain.
Common side effects of Myo-Inositol
Nausea, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Postural hypotension (low blood pressure), Rash, Dizziness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Generalized swelling, Headache, Vertigo, Vomiting
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Expert advice for Myo-Inositol
- Do not use inositol if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to inositol or any other ingredients in formulation
- Avoid using inositol if you recently had a heart attack or stroke, or chest pain or have been told that you have reduced blood supply to the brain
- Do not use inositol if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding
Frequently asked questions for Myo-Inositol
Inositol is a cyclic sugar alcohol used to treat intermittent claudication (pain in the legs whilst walking) and Raynaud's phenomenon (pain in limbs when exposed to cold or less blood supply)
It is soluble in water
Inositol doesn't seem to produce any major interaction with the above mentioned drugs. Consult your doctor if you are taking any medications along with inositol
Inositol can help in weight loss and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but there is no concrete evidence of its efficacy in anxiety
Inositol doesn't seem to have sleep inducing potential
Inositol is not a stimulant per se but it can be a source of energy because it is sugar alcohol. There is no concrete evidence about its ability to lower cholesterol or testosterone
Inositol is naturally occurring carbohydrate in body so chances of it causing adverse effects are minimal but still it is advisable to consult doctor regarding dose and duration of taking inositol.