Re: Inositol/Starting dose

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I'd start with a 1/4 tsp for the first 3 days or so, help to not have stomach

upset. Then add another 1/4 tsp, etc.

As a target dose to try, eventually get to...well, that differs. I've known

some children who had good results on 5-7 grams. When my son began taking it,

my target dose was 13-14 grams. (These were kids not on any other meds.) I

know this isn't much help with the big difference, I just went with my gut on

what to try first.

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[Guest guest]

Are you using Source Naturals? That's what it is for that brand. It varies

with brands, we tried a few different ones.

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[Guest guest]

does a 1/4 tsp = .845mg

> I'd start with a 1/4 tsp for the first 3 days or so, help to not have stomach

upset. Then add another 1/4 tsp, etc.

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some children who had good results on 5-7 grams. When my son began taking it, my

target dose was 13-14 grams. (These were kids not on any other meds.) I know

this isn't much help with the big difference, I just went with my gut on what to

try first.

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[Guest guest]

are u saying start with the .845mg., which is 1/4 tsp. (sourse naturals)

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[Guest guest]

Yes, just start with 1/4 tsp (845mg) the first couple or so days to avoid

stomach upset. Then add another 1/4 tsp (so now 1/2 tsp), etc.

But what you have to figure out is what you want to build up to - how many grams

a day you want to eventually get her dosage to.

Here's an article on it. But at .845mg per 1/4 tsp, 1 teaspoon will equal 3.38

grams (different from the article):

http://westsuffolkpsych.homestead.com/Inositol_and_OCD.html

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