Guest guest Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I know this came up recently, but I can't find the email - what is the appropriate dose of inositol for an adult-sized teenager? I went to Henry's yesterday and stocked up, but am sure how much to use. Thanks! Sinead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Hi, here's an article on the topic plus, lower down, the build-up of dosage. The first time we tried it, I stopped at about 13-14 grams and we waited it out to see how he'd do (though on tough days he got more). My son never took a regular 18 grams. And note how many mg per teaspoon are in your brand, as it may differ from the article (our's did). http://www.homestead.com/westsuffolkpsych/Inositol_and_OCD.html > > I know this came up recently, but I can't find the email - what is the appropriate dose of inositol for an adult-sized teenager? I went to Henry's yesterday and stocked up, but am sure how much to use. > Thanks! > Sinead > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hi, I also have been using the Inositol with my 2 children ages 12 and 16. They are both also on lexapro (an SSRI). I have the Solaray brand powder which has 700 mg per 1/4 teaspoon. I give my 16 yo 1/2 teaspoon which is 1400 mg which is 1.4 grams I think. How do you give 13-14 grams? Do you put it in liquid? Thanks, Robin in NJ > > > > I know this came up recently, but I can't find the email - what is > the appropriate dose of inositol for an adult-sized teenager? I went > to Henry's yesterday and stocked up, but am sure how much to use. > > Thanks! > > Sinead > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hi, I also have been using the Inositol with my 2 children ages 12 and 16. They are both also on lexapro (an SSRI). I have the Solaray brand powder which has 700 mg per 1/4 teaspoon. I give my 16 yo 1/2 teaspoon which is 1400 mg which is 1.4 grams I think. How do you give 13-14 grams? Do you put it in liquid? Thanks, Robin in NJ > > > > I know this came up recently, but I can't find the email - what is > the appropriate dose of inositol for an adult-sized teenager? I went > to Henry's yesterday and stocked up, but am sure how much to use. > > Thanks! > > Sinead > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 I thought you could not give inositil and an SSRI due to that seratonin syndrome. Robin <rbeers@...> wrote: Hi, I also have been using the Inositol with my 2 children ages 12 and 16. They are both also on lexapro (an SSRI). I have the Solaray brand powder which has 700 mg per 1/4 teaspoon. I give my 16 yo 1/2 teaspoon which is 1400 mg which is 1.4 grams I think. How do you give 13-14 grams? Do you put it in liquid? Thanks, Robin in NJ > > > > I know this came up recently, but I can't find the email - what is > the appropriate dose of inositol for an adult-sized teenager? I went > to Henry's yesterday and stocked up, but am sure how much to use. > > Thanks! > > Sinead > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Tell me about that seratonin syndrome please... I checked with both my children's psychiatrists and they approved it as a supplement. I'd like to know more if you can tell me. Thanks, Robn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hi Robin, since your children are on an SSRI, I don't know about inositol dosage. On inositol alone the dosage would be higher. You can take inositol with an SSRI but the dosage wouldn't be so high. I gave inositol powder to my son in a drink (Kool-Aid). He took it 4x a day so it adds up that way as to grams taken each day. Serotonin Syndrome is caused by too much serotonin, which inositol and SSRI meds affect serotonin. Here's a short definition, but you can find lots on it in a search on the internet: " Serotonin syndrome is a toxic state caused mainly by excess serotonin within the central nervous system. It results in a variety of mental, autonomic and neuromuscular changes, which can range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Most cases are self-limiting. Severe serotonin syndrome is nearly always caused by a drug interaction involving two or more 'serotonergic' drugs, at least one of which is usually a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Management involves withdrawal of the offending drugs, aggressive supportive care and occasionally serotonin antagonists such as cyproheptadine. Treatment of the condition for which the serotonergic drugs were prescribed should be reviewed " Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Thanks Chris! Robin > Hope this helps! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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