Question 1

are racetam drugs (eg piracetam) safe for use in study/cognitive enhancement? do these drugs currently have any clinical indications?

Accepted Answer

Piracetam: These drugs have been studied in patients with certain neurologic conditions, eg., dementia, post-stroke, seizures etc.. Strongly recommend avoiding any and all agents that have not been fda approved.

Question 2

is there any drug interactions between bupropion and piracetam?

Accepted Answer

Not reported: But piracetam is reported to increase the effects of amphetamines, and bupropion is actually a close amphetamine cousin and is chemically similar. You should not take medications your doctor doesn't know about. This drug isn't approved in us, so i can't find it on my usual interaction checkers. Your pharmacy should be able to find it if it is an approved drug in your country.

Question 3

what is it like to take piracetam?

Accepted Answer

If prescribed OK: Piracetam is a pharmacological substance that has improves the neuron metabolismo, allowing better oxygen intake. It has been prescribed for some forms of dementia and other problems of cognition such as learning problems. Some people have had good response to it for vertigo.

Question 4

what is a good nootropic to stack with piracetam?

Accepted Answer

???: Piracetam or "Nootropyl" is a non regulated drug supplement , what that means is that our knowledge of its role in the psychoparm and neuropharm realm is limited. like most of the un regulated supplements (with few exceptions) , it is hard to answer your question with any degree of medical certainty .

Question 5

could piracetam cause dependency?

Accepted Answer

Anything can: Piracetam is a medication available in mexico and other countries but not in the us.  It is used for seizures and for other nervous conditions.  It is not known to be physiologically addictive, but may cause a psychological addiction.  This is a condition where you become dependent on taking the medication and feel a severe emotional effect if not able to get it.

Question 6

what's the effect of piracetam on cognitive function? could it be used for a long time safely?

Accepted Answer

No way to tell : Unfortunately, dietary supplements are regulated as foods (as opposed to drugs).  As such, they are not required to undergo the same testing (or prove their claims to be true). Also, since no third party testing of their product is required - the ingredients listed don't even have to match what is in the bottle.  Wish I had a better answer ... Good luck!

Question 7

what are the side effects of piracetam?

Accepted Answer

Piracetam: Agitation, headaches & nausea.

Question 8

what are long term effects of taking piracetam?

Accepted Answer

Not known: Long-term effects of piracetam are not known, but generally it is considered safe.

Question 9

is taking piracetam and choline combination okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No interactions were found in my search. Best wishes for a blessed holiday season.

Question 10

is it safe to consume piracetam daily 400-800 mg?

Accepted Answer

FDA: does not like it and therefore it is not approved in the US. It is probably useless. Discuss with your doc if you still like it. But be aware there are better options.
Good luck.

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