GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Kirkman
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol is a dietary supplement by Kirkman with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos), anxiety and panic, depression and mood.Based on those ingredients, 603 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are GABA, Niacinamide, Inositol. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This capsule contains 3 active ingredients: GABA, niacinamide (a B vitamin), and inositol (a sugar alcohol your body makes naturally). The inactive ingredients are plant cellulose, silicon dioxide, and the plant cellulose capsule itself.
Each plays a different role — inositol is studied for blood sugar and metabolic health; niacinamide supports energy and skin; GABA is a neurotransmitter your brain uses to calm signals down.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence differs by ingredient. Niacinamide is likely effective for pellagra (a vitamin deficiency) and possibly effective for acne, bone health, and blood sugar support.
Inositol is possibly effective for polycystic ovary syndrome, metabolic syndrome, and preventing preterm labor, but it hasn't panned out for anxiety, depression, or nerve damage from diabetes. GABA's effectiveness isn't established — the research doesn't yet support its use for anxiety, focus, athletic performance, or other common claims.
The bottom line is that only niacinamide has strong evidence behind it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Inositol is generally well tolerated; most side effects are mild digestive ones like diarrhea, gas, and nausea. In pregnancy, some research exists but safety isn't fully established — talk with your doctor about whether to use it.
Niacinamide is generally well tolerated at typical doses; high doses can cause dizziness, drowsiness, itching, stomach upset, headache, or rash. Normal dietary amounts and those in prenatal vitamins are fine, but high supplements should be supervised.
GABA is often well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety is poorly studied. Reported side effects include drowsiness, nausea, stomach upset, and muscle weakness.
GABA safety in breastfeeding is not established — avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners like warfarin, seizure medications (carbamazepine, primidone), antidiabetes drugs, blood pressure medications, or sedating drugs. The niacinamide, inositol, and GABA in this formula all have documented interactions with these types, and some are moderate-severity.
No interactions are documented for the inactive ingredients.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is mainly useful if you're taking niacinamide for pellagra or acne; inositol for PCOS or metabolic issues; the other claims lack solid evidence. If you're on blood thinners, seizure drugs, diabetes medication, or blood pressure pills, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the interactions are documented and could change how your drugs work.
Long-term safety of GABA isn't well studied, so this is better as a short-term trial under your healthcare provider's eye.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2013.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Kirkman |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 24575 |
| Product type | Fiber And Other Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol by Kirkman, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Inositol | 10 mg | -- |
| Niacinamide | 10 mg | 50% |
| GABA | 150 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Cellulose, Plant, Silicon Dioxide, Plant Cellulose Capsule
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General Statements
(503)694-1600
Best Used by: April 2013
Formulation
FREE OF: Sugar, starch, soy, wheat, casein, gluten, milk, corn, preservatives, yeast, gelatin, flavorings, or colorings.
CASEIN & GLUTEN FREE
Storage
IMPORTANT: STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE AND TIGHTLY CAPPED.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Formula
HYPOALLERGENIC
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: 3 capsules daily or as directed by a physician.
General
034/100
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GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol by Kirkman label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol by Kirkman
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Inositol
Interacts with86 drugs
Inositol is a sugar alcohol made naturally in the body and found in many foods, and it is sold as a supplement (often myo-inositol) mainly for PCOS, m...
Inositol monograph & interactionsNiacinamide
Interacts with124 drugs
Niacinamide (also called nicotinamide) is a form of vitamin B3 used in supplements and skin-care products. It is well established for preventing and t...
Niacinamide monograph & interactionsGABA
Interacts with419 drugs
GABA is a calming chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that your body makes on its own, and it is sold as a supplement for stress, anxiety, and sleep...
GABA monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Cellulose, Plant, Silicon Dioxide, Plant Cellulose Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol by Kirkman Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Kirkman's GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol interacts with several medication types through its niacinamide and inositol content.
The most serious documented interaction is with blood thinners like warfarin — niacinamide can increase their anticoagulant effect, raising your bleeding risk. One case report showed a patient's INR (a blood-clotting measure) jump to 8.4 after adding niacinamide, when it had been stable before.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Niacinamide also affects seizure medications. It may raise levels of carbamazepine and primidone, potentially increasing side effects — this has been seen in children given high-dose niacinamide.
Niacinamide can also have additive effects with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs, especially if you're on hemodialysis.
Inositol's main concern is with antidiabetes drugs. Inositol lowers blood sugar, so taking it alongside diabetes medications may raise your low-blood-sugar risk.
GABA, meanwhile, may lower blood pressure in some people, so pairing it with blood pressure medications could theoretically increase that drop. GABA may also add to the drowsiness caused by sedating medications (CNS depressants), though it's unclear how often this matters in practice.
Additionally, test your exact medications against our interaction checker below — these are the drug types affected, but your individual regimen matters most.
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The ingredients in GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol interact with 603 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. GABA Niacinamide Inositol
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InositolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inositol + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaCns Depressants, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InositolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inositol + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InositolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inositol + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InositolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inositol + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InositolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inositol + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
InositolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inositol + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Ammonium Chloride interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
GABA
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Some clinical research shows that GABA can decrease blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants. However, it is unclear if this concern is clinically relevant.
Endogenous GABA has well-established relaxant effects and GABA(A) receptors have an established physiological role in sleep. However, the effects of GABA supplements are unclear, as it is unknown whether exogenous GABA crosses the blood-brain barrier. Although there have been limited reports of drowsiness or tiredness with GABA supplements, these effects have not been widely reported in clinical studies. Additionally, intravenous GABA 0.1-1 mg/kg has been shown to induce anxiety in a dose-dependent manner.
Niacinamide
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Several cases of thrombocytopenia have been reported for hemodialysis patients treated with niacinamide 1 gram daily. Hemodialysis patients receiving niacinamide had almost a three-fold higher risk of developing thrombocytopenia when compared with those receiving placebo.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Niacinamide might increase the levels and adverse effects of carbamazepine.
Plasma levels of carbamazepine were increased in two children given high-dose niacinamide, 60-80 mg/kg/day. This might be due to inhibition of the cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in carbamazepine metabolism. There is not enough data to determine the clinical significance of this interaction.
Primidone (Mysoline)
Niacinamide might increase the levels and adverse effects of primidone.
Case reports in children suggest niacinamide 60-100 mg/kg/day reduces hepatic metabolism of primidone to phenobarbital, and reduces the overall clearance rate of primidone; however, there is not enough data to determine the clinical significance of this potential interaction.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
There is limited evidence that niacinamide may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
In a case report, a patient on warfarin developed an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 8.4 after taking niacinamide 500 mg twice daily for 10 days. The patient's INR was previously stable, ranging between 2 and 3, with no other changes to current medications or diet reported. The elevated INR returned to the therapeutic range after receiving vitamin K and discontinuing niacinamide.
Inositol
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that inositol lowers blood glucose levels and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with diabetes.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol, from the product label.
Kirkman
See all Kirkman products- Name
- Kirkman
- City
- Lake Oswego
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97035
- Phone Number
- (800) 245-8282
- Web Address
- www.kirkmangroup.com
GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol by Kirkman: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Inositol
Interacts with 86 drugsInositol is a sugar alcohol made naturally in the body and found in many foods, and it is sold as a supplement (often myo-inositol) mainly for PCOS, mood, and metabolic concerns. The stronge...
Read the full Inositol monograph → Herb & supplement monographNiacinamide
Interacts with 124 drugsNiacinamide (also called nicotinamide) is a form of vitamin B3 used in supplements and skin-care products. It is well established for preventing and treating vitamin B3 deficiency, and there...
Read the full Niacinamide monograph → Herb & supplement monographGamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba)
Interacts with 419 drugsGABA is a calming chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that your body makes on its own, and it is sold as a supplement for stress, anxiety, and sleep. The science behind oral GABA supplemen...
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) monograph →Sources & How We Checked
GABA With Niacinamide & Inositol's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 48 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Inositol 14 references
- Palatnik A, Frolov K, Fux M, Benjamin J. Double-blind, controlled, crossover trial of inositol versus fluvoxamine for the treatment of panic disorder. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2001;21:335-9.. PubMed
- Allan SJ, Kavanagh GM, Herd RM, Savin JA. The effect of inositol supplements on the psoriasis of patients taking lithium: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Br J Dermatol 2004;150:966-9. PubMed
- Machado-Vieira R, Viale CI, Kapczinski F. Mania associated with an energy drink: the possible role of caffeine, taurine, and inositol. Can J Psychiatry 2001;46:454-5. PubMed
- Kamenov Z, Kolarov G, Gateva A, Carlomagno G, Genazzani AD. Ovulation induction with myo-inositol alone and in combination with clomiphene citrate in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients with insulin resistance. Gynecol Endocrinol 2015;31(2):131-5. PubMed
- Matarrelli B, Vitacolonna E, D'Angelo M, et al. Effect of dietary myo-inositol supplementation in pregnancy on the incidence of maternal gestational diabetes mellitus and fetal outcomes: a randomized controlled trial. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2013;26(1 PubMed
- Mukai T, Kishi T, Matsuda Y, Iwata N. A meta-analysis of inositol for depression and anxiety disorders. Hum Psychopharmacol 2014;29(1):55-63. PubMed
- Farren M, Daly N, McKeating A, Kinsley B, Turner MJ, Daly S. The Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus With Antenatal Oral Inositol Supplementation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Care. 2017;40(6):759-63. PubMed
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