what is inositol prescribed for?
Inositol is used for diabetic nerve pain, panic disorder, high cholesterol, insomnia, cancer, depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, promoting hair growth, a skin disorder called psoriasis, and treating side effects of medical treatment with lithium.
Some proponents suggest that inositol can help treat a wide range of health conditions, including: 1  Alzheimer's disease. 2  Anxiety. 3  Diabetes. Depression.  High 1  cholesterol. Insomnia.  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 1  (OCD) Panic disorder.  Polycystic ovary 1  syndrome (PCOS) Psoriasis.