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Is It Safe To Take Inositol Along With Risperdal And Olanzapine?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Question: can i take inositol 12 grams a day with resperdal and olanzapine. im asking this question as i take 4 grams of inositol tds. (to help with a compulsive disorder) . i have not told my doctor about this also , after disolving the inositol powder in warm water , i have diarrhoea. im wondering if this effects and negates the benefits of taking yhe zyprexya and resperdal?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
no significant interactions of inositol with your drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your details.
I completely understand your concerns.

Inositol will not negate or affect the effects of risperidal or zyprexa.

Diarrhea can be a side effect of inositol or SSRIs (sertraline).

If inositol is working for you, then you can continue with it.

But do keep your doctor informed about this this.

If possible, do continue with your psychological treatment. This will additionally help your condition.

Hope this answers your query satisfactorily.

Feel free to ask further.

Thanks.
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Is It Safe To Take Inositol Along With Risperdal And Olanzapine?

Brief Answer: no significant interactions of inositol with your drugs. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your details. I completely understand your concerns. Inositol will not negate or affect the effects of risperidal or zyprexa. Diarrhea can be a side effect of inositol or SSRIs (sertraline). If inositol is working for you, then you can continue with it. But do keep your doctor informed about this this. If possible, do continue with your psychological treatment. This will additionally help your condition. Hope this answers your query satisfactorily. Feel free to ask further. Thanks.