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A member asked:

How is inositol effective on treating ocd? also is it suitable for those who have chronic kidney disorder ?and if it yes what is the dose?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Inositol: It may elevate serotonin levels. Not knowing the stage of the kidney disease or the filtration rate, i would say to ask your regular doctor about taking and dosing it, since they know you and your kidney function.

Answered 9/3/2013

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