Inositol, a nutrient that classifies as a form of sugar, may help dilate your blood vessels, which may help lower your blood pressure. Along with its possible effects as a vasodilator, inositol also may decrease your lipid levels, which may help reduce your levels of low-density lipoprotein, called the “bad” cholesterol. Inositol occurs naturally in high-fiber foods, MayoClinic.com reports. You should not take this medication if you are pregnant or have a history of gout or liver disease, Drugs.com warns.
Nausea
Taking inositol as a supplement -- it classifies as part of B-complex vitamins -- can make you feel sick in your stomach or nauseous. This may occur in a severe enough form to result in vomiting. Nausea and vomiting often occur when you start taking a new supplement or medication. As your body becomes acclimated to inositol as a supplement, these symptoms should cease on their own. If not, speak with your doctor.
Appetite Loss
Appetite loss may occur as you adjust to the medication. Your stomach may become irritable, and you might not feel like eating at times. This may result in weight loss, but your appetite should return when your body adjusts to inositol. Seek your physician’s advice if it does not.
Flushing of Skin
Flushing of skin occurs when first taking this medication. Your skin may turn red and feel warmer than usual. Flushing also may cause your body to sweat suddenly. Classified as a non-serious side effect of inositol use, flushing should end on its own.
Itching
Itching may occur as a result of histamine release into your blood by this medication. This may cause itching of your skin. Your doctor will need to evaluate this non-serious side effect if it continues or becomes severe.
Headaches and Dizziness
When you first use inositol as a supplement, you may get headaches. Once your body adjusts, headaches should cease. You also may feel dizzy, as if you are twirling around. This also may produce nausea and a sense of imbalance, possibly causing you to fall. This too should pass as you grow accustomed to inositol in your body.
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