Originally Posted by Patrick Winter

I have been wary of taking Inosine because of the fact that I heard it can cause gout and/or kidney stones.

"Although no side effects have been reported with the use of inosine, long-term use should be avoided. A very preliminary double-blind crossover study that enrolled 7 participants suggests that high doses of inosine (5,000 to 10,000 mg per day for 5 to 10 days) may increase the risk of uric acid–related problems, such as gout or kidney stones."

So, would it be risky to take the 1000mg that is recommended for Neuropathy sufferers? Probably not. Tough call though. I am still considering it. I know there are some folks in this forum who take it and think they have seen its benefits.