Piracetam - The Drug in Need of a Disease

About Piracetam

One of the most well known Nootropics available is Piracetam. Also known by the brand names Myocalm, Qropi, Dinagen, Synaptine, and most commonly Nootropil. It is currently considered to be more of a dietary or food supplement than a drug, even though it is prescribed by doctors to patients. I titled this article "the drug in need of a disease" because to the best of my knowledge there is no substantial evidence that Piracetam is the end all cure for any disease. It does appear to help in some cases, but as for now it appears to be more of an aid more than a treatment. Having said that I don't intend to focus on Piracetam as a cure for a disease, but more as a cognitive stimulant or Nootropic.

The claims that Piracetam makes are far and wide. Improves memory, protects from brain injury, therapy for Alzheimer's, treatment for alcohol withdrawal, treatment for migraine headaches, possible treatment for dyslexia, improvement in stroke recovery, possible treatment for schizophrenia, could possibly reverse aging of the brain, protection against brain edema (accumulation of water around the brain), possible treatment for vertigo, used to help those with severe brain injury and/or concussions, improvement for those with cerebral palsy, possible treatment for students with dyslexia, and most importantly in the context of this website, improved mental performance. Although all of these claims can't be true, it is most certainly true that there are almost no negative side effects of taking the supplement.

Piracetam as a Nootropic

Piracetam began as a Nootropic when several papers surfaced that claimed it had the ability to improve cognitive performance in those with down syndrome and dyslexia. At some point somebody must have made the connection and thought "well if it improves cognitive performance in brains with pre-existing performance issues, what would happen if it was applied to a brain with no issues?" Thus, the idea of Piracetam as a Nootropic was born.

Today Piracetam is currently in a state of "I don't know if it works or not". There have been studies that show that it does make a difference as far as learning and memory goes, and some people swear by this data. However, some who take the powder say that it does nothing. The use of Piracetam is on the rise though. This is mainly because of college students. In order to gain an advantage students have been using Piracetam while cramming for an exam, during tests, and some even use it on a regular basis. These students swear by it, claiming that it is some kind of holy grail to learning.

Dosage

Piracetam is sold in capsule form (800 mg) and in bulk in a powder form. The recommended dosage is usually ranging from 800 mg to 9600 mg daily (1-12 pills daily). Some people report faster results by taking what is called an "attack dose". This involves taking 800 mg to 1600 mg every hour for 4-6 hours or taking 3200 mg to 6400 mg at once for the first few days.

If you are looking to purchase Piracetam, check out the Piracetam section in the store.