Inositol Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking 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
Inositol is a dietary supplement by Pure Nootropics with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos), anxiety and panic, depression and mood.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Inositol. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Inositol by Pure Nootropics
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: inositol, a naturally occurring compound related to B vitamins that plays a role in cellular signaling and glucose metabolism. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (rice flour, gelatin, and magnesium stearate) that serve as fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Inositol is possibly effective for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and metabolic syndrome, based on the evidence we hold. It's also possibly effective for preterm labor.
For anxiety, diabetic neuropathy, and depression, the evidence in our data suggests it is possibly ineffective.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Inositol is generally well tolerated at typical doses. The most common side effects from oral use are diarrhea, gas, and nausea—usually mild and affecting the digestive system.
In one study, inositol combined with omega-3 fatty acids was associated with reports of cold and allergy symptoms in children. Use in pregnancy is possibly safe, though safety is not fully established; if you're pregnant or thinking about it, use inositol only under medical supervision.
There isn't enough reliable information about use during breastfeeding, so check with your doctor before starting.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you're on antidiabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or any other blood sugar medication), double-check with your pharmacist before adding this supplement. The Moderate interaction risk means your blood sugar could drop too low if doses aren't adjusted.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Inositol may help with PCOS, metabolic syndrome, or preterm labor if that's your situation. If you take any diabetes medication, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first—the supplement can lower blood sugar and might make your medication too strong.
Most people tolerate it well, though mild digestive upset can happen.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.
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 Inositol, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Nootropics |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 316580 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Inositol by Pure Nootropics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Inositol | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Provides Mood Support Supports Healthy Membrane Function
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Inositol by Pure Nootropics label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Inositol by Pure Nootropics
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Inositol by Pure Nootropics Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pure Nootropics Inositol interacts with antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar).
The concern is Moderate: inositol itself lowers blood glucose and HbA1c levels, so taking it alongside antidiabetes medications might push your blood sugar too low (hypoglycemia). Altogether, these interactions span 85 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Inositol interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Inositol interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Inositol
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with 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 interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with 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 interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with 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 interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with 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 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 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 interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with 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 + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with 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 + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with 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 + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with 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 + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with 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 + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with 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 + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with 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 + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with 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 + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with 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 + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with 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 + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with 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 + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with 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 + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with 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 + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with 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 + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with 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 + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin interacts with 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 + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with 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 + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide interacts with 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 + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic interacts with 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 + Exenatide Synthetic interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with 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 + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with 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 + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with 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 + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with 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 + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
How Glucagon interacts with 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 + Glucagon interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Inositol with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
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 Inositol, from the product label.
Inositol by Pure Nootropics: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Inositol’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
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.
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The 14 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
- Zheng X, Liu Z, Zhang Y, et al. Relationship Between Myo-Inositol Supplementary and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2015;94(42):e1604. PubMed
- Crawford TJ, Crowther CA, Alsweiler J, Brown J. Antenatal dietary supplementation with myo-inositol in women during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(12):CD011507. PubMed
- Maurizi AR, Menduni M, Del Toro R, et al. A pilot study of D-chiro-inositol plus folic acid in overweight patients with type 1 diabetes. Acta Diabetol. 2017;54(4):361-65. PubMed
- Leppink EW, Redden SA, Grant JE. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of inositol in trichotillomania. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 2017;32(2):107-14. PubMed
- Lam S, Mandrekar SJ, Gesthalter Y. A Randomized Phase IIb Trial of myo-Inositol in Smokers with Bronchial Dysplasia. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2016;9(12):906-14.
- Wozniak J, Faraone SV, Chan J, et al. A randomized clinical trial of high eicosapentaenoic acid omega-3 fatty acids and inositol as monotherapy and in combination in the treatment of pediatric bipolar spectrum disorders: a pilot study. J Clin Psychiatry. PubMed
- Vitale SG, Corrado F, Caruso S, et al. Myo-inositol supplementation to prevent gestational diabetes in overweight non-obese women: bioelectrical impedance analysis, metabolic aspects, obstetric and neonatal outcomes - a randomized and open-label, placebo-
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